Which of the Following Is a Proximate Question in Regards

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a proximate question in regards to animal behavior?

• A)Why do parents risk their lives for those of their offspring?
• B)When does a human male develop a deep voice?
• C)Why does a gazelle leap to warn others in the herd when a predator is present?
• D)How does a male songbird learn the songs that attract females of his species?
• E)Why do crows work together to attack great horned owls?

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Definitions:

Ethanol

A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid alcohol, commonly used as a solvent, in medical applications, and as a recreational beverage.

Carbon Compounds

Organic molecules that contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.

3-Phenylpentan-3-ol

An organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a phenyl group attached to the third carbon and an alcohol group on the same carbon.

Benzoic Acid

A simple aromatic carboxylic acid, its salts are used as food preservatives.