Natural Selection Is Nature's Mechanism for Selecting Characteristics That Best

question 10

Multiple Choice

Natural selection is nature's mechanism for selecting characteristics that best adapt the animal to its environment. Mammals have evolved a sophisticated mechanism for eliminating nitrogenous wastes that involves

• A)secretion through cell membranes.
• B)forming urea and storing it in concentrated solution.
• C)producing uric acid and excreting it with feces.
• D)recycling urea and using it as an energy source.

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Definitions:

Goal-Directed Problem Solving

A cognitive approach that involves identifying objectives and developing strategies to address and resolve specific challenges.

Stimulus-Driven

Describes a process or response that is directly influenced by external factors or stimuli, rather than being internally initiated.

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Able to adjust readily to different conditions or circumstances; versatile and adaptable.

Analogy

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, showing how they are similar in some respects.