If a Plant Evolved During the Permian Period and Spread

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a plant evolved during the Permian period and spread across the continent of Pangaea,where might the fossils of this animal be found now?

• A) North America only
• B) North and South America
• C) North and South America, Europe, and Asia
• D) North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa

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Definitions:

Carotenoid

Pigments found in plants and some microorganisms, responsible for vibrant yellow, red, and orange colors and playing a role in photosynthesis.

Insoluble

A characteristic of substances that cannot dissolve in a specified solvent, such as water.

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds between two atoms involving four bonding electrons instead of the usual two, making compounds more reactive.

Polysaccharide

A carbohydrate consisting of many monosaccharide subunits (e.g., starch, glycogen, and cellulose).