What Is the Basis for Differences in Sensory Abilities Across

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is the basis for differences in sensory abilities across species?

• A) The larger the organism, the more intense the stimulus must be to be detected.
• B) All organisms detect all stimuli, but only focus on those involved in survival.
• C) Organisms detect a range of stimuli that are biologically relevant for that species.
• D) The larger the organism, the larger the range of stimuli detected.

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Definitions:

Keto Alcohol

A compound containing both a ketone (carbonyl group) and an alcohol (hydroxyl group) functional group.

1-Methylcyclohexane-1,4-diol

A compound featuring a cyclohexane ring with a methyl group and two hydroxyl groups positioned at the 1 and 4 positions.

Benzyl Alcohol

A type of alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH, characterized by a benzene ring attached to a CH2OH group.

Methyl Benzoate

An organic compound formed from the esterification of benzoic acid with methanol, characterized by a sweet smell and used in perfumery.