The Genes That Determine Hereditary Characteristics Are Contained in The

question 27

Multiple Choice

The genes that determine hereditary characteristics are contained in the:

• A)organs
• B)tissues
• C)skin
• D)cells

Understand evolutionary mechanisms, including natural selection and genetic drift.

Identify adaptation as a response to environmental challenges and a driver of diversification.

Recognize the utility and limitations of scientific tools and models in reconstructing evolutionary histories.

Understand the concept of genetic variation and its sources.

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Definitions:

Dural Venous Sinus

Channels found between the layers of the dura mater in the brain, which collect and drain venous blood from the brain back to the heart.

Cerebral Aqueduct

A canal within the brain through which cerebrospinal fluid flows, connecting the third and fourth ventricles.

Lateral Ventricle

One of the two ventricles located in the cerebral hemispheres, part of the brain's ventricular system where cerebrospinal fluid is produced and circulates.

Fourth Ventricle

A chamber of the brain located within the brainstem, responsible for circulating cerebrospinal fluid between the brain's interior and spinal canal.