A Disadvantage of Using DNA or RNA Sequences to Identify

question 6

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of using DNA or RNA sequences to identify species is that

• A)it can only be used for sexually reproducing organisms.
• B)it cannot be used for extinct species.
• C)there is no rule for determining the number of sequence differences needed for a new species.
• D)if can be misleading because many species exhibit large variation in phenotype.
• E)species that do not interbreed in nature may be able to successfully breed in captivity.

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

A neurologist from Austria and the originator of psychoanalysis, which is a therapeutic technique for addressing mental disorders via conversations between a psychoanalyst and their patient.

Observable Behaviour

Any action or reaction of a person or animal that can be directly observed and measured, excluding internal states or thoughts.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations, allowing individuals to be cognizant of their environment and themselves.

Wundt

Refers to Wilhelm Wundt, often considered the father of experimental psychology, who established the first psychology laboratory.