A Human Embryo Develops with a Mutation That Prevents Smooth

question 4

Multiple Choice

A human embryo develops with a mutation that prevents smooth muscle from developing in the body. Which bodily functions will be most heavily affected by this mutation if it survives to birth?

• A)Heart functions
• B)Digestive system functions
• C)Muscular movement
• D)Bone functions

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Definitions:

Mesozoic Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary rocks formed during the Mesozoic Era, approximately 252 to 66 million years ago, which includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Fault Scarps

Steep slopes or cliffs formed by the displacement of the Earth’s surface along a fault, often visible after earthquakes.

Lava Flow

The movement of molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption that solidifies as it cools, often forming distinctive geological formations.

Mineralization

The process by which minerals form and are deposited in the structure of rocks or in the bodies of living organisms.