What Is a Taxonomy

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is a taxonomy?

• A) an adaptive trait due to convergent evolution
• B) a classification scheme where organisms are assigned to categories
• C) a trait inherited from a common ancestor
• D) a set of selective forces enacted on one lineage
• E) a way to define an organism's repertoire of social behaviors

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Definitions:

Urethral Obstruction

A blockage in the urethra, preventing the normal flow of urine from the bladder.

Renal Failure

A medical condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to function properly, resulting in the accumulation of toxins and waste in the body.

Bilirubin

A bile pigment formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin in the liver.

Liver Disease

A variety of conditions affecting the liver, including infections, genetic disorders, and issues stemming from substance abuse.