Which of the Following Items Does Not Clearly Relate to the Evolutionary

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items does not clearly relate to the evolutionary paradox of development?

• A)Closely related frogs can have very different patterns of development.
• B)Most developmental genes are highly conserved.
• C)Much of phenotypic variation is environmentally caused.
• D)The developmental "toolkit" consists of a relatively small number of genes.
• E)There is enormous diversity in organismal form and function.

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Definitions:

Frotteurism

A paraphilic interest focused on rubbing, usually one's pelvic area, against a non-consenting person for sexual pleasure.

Department Store

A large retail establishment that offers a wide range of products divided among different departments within the same building.

Genital Area

The part of the human body that includes the external reproductive organs.

Sadism

The tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.