Both Humans and Whales Evolved from a Common Ancestor

question 37

Multiple Choice

Both humans and whales evolved from a common ancestor.Although our forelimbs are quite different,they are made of the same bones.This is an example of a(n)

• A) artificial selection.
• B) homologous structure.
• C) transition fossil.
• D) vestigial structure.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The capacity to hold a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Chunking

A memory strategy involving organizing information into manageable units or chunks to enhance memory retention and retrieval.

Verbal Coding

An approach in cognitive psychology that refers to the use of words to encode information in the memory.

Short-Term Memory

The component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time.