Evolution Has Provided Enormous Diversity in the Number of Vertebrae

question 16

Multiple Choice

Evolution has provided enormous diversity in the number of vertebrae among vertebrate species. Vertebrae are differentiated during embryonic development by

• A)hormone induction.
• B)the length of the backbone.
• C)the degree of structural support needed.
• D)the pattern of homeotic gene expression.

---

Definitions:

Standard Form

A way of writing equations in a specific order, often used in mathematics to simplify expressions or solve equations.

Graphing Calculator

An electronic calculator capable of displaying and analyzing the graph of a mathematical function or equation.

System of Equations

A set of two or more equations with the same variables, intended to be solved together.

Graph Equations

The process of plotting points or drawing curves on a coordinate plane to represent solutions of equations.