Birds Are Most Closely Related to

question 3

Multiple Choice

Birds are most closely related to

• A)crocodiles.
• B)snakes.
• C)mammals.
• D)non-avian dinosaurs.
• E)amphibians.

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Definitions:

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when a new organism is conceived, created by the fusion of sperm and egg cells.

XY Chromosome

The combination of chromosomes characterized as male in humans, where a Y chromosome inherited from the father pairs with an X chromosome from the mother.

Distinct Cliques

Social clusters within a community where members share common interests or backgrounds, and distinctly separate from other groups.

Major Force

A significant or powerful factor influencing or causing changes in a particular context or environment.