What Is the Meaning of the Term Gomphoses

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the term gomphoses?

• A)An inherited condition when bone formation is incomplete
• B)Decreased calcification of bone
• C)A malignant tumor originating in connective tissue
• D)Pegs that fit into sockets and are held in place by fine collagen fibers
• E)Cartilage that looks like frosted glass and contains fine collagen fibers

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Definitions:

Differential Reproductive Success

The variation in reproductive success between individuals or genetic variants in a population, contributing to natural selection.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured by birth rate minus death rate plus net migration.

Evolution by Natural Selection

The process by which organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioral traits, allowing them to survive and reproduce in a given environment.

Gregor Mendel

An Austrian monk considered the father of modern genetics for his work on pea plants, uncovering the fundamental laws of inheritance.