Which of the Following Refers to the Extent to Which

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the extent to which individuals can move out of the strata into which they are born?

• A) Caste stratification
• B) Class system
• C) Social mobility
• D) Individual potential

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Definitions:

Molecular Homoplasy

The occurrence of similar or identical molecular sequences in different species not due to shared ancestry but convergent evolution or other processes.

Morphological Homoplasy

The occurrence of similar body structures in different species not due to common ancestry, often resulting from convergent evolution.

Nucleotide Bases

The building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of adenine, thymine (uracil in RNA), cytosine, and guanine.

Obligate Symbionts

Organisms that require a symbiotic relationship with another organism to survive.