In the Figure Shown Here,which of the Following Organisms Would

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the figure shown here,which of the following organisms would have the same shared derived trait?

• A) W, Y, and Z
• B) W, X, Y, and Z
• C) V, W, X, and Y
• D) X, Y, and Z
• E) U, V, W, and Z

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Definitions:

Melanin

A pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, hair, and eyes, responsible for coloration and protection against UV radiation.

Sebaceous Glands

Sebaceous glands are small oil-producing glands in the skin that release sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair.

Merocrine Sweat Glands

Sweat glands that secrete their product directly onto the skin's surface without losing any cellular components, involved primarily in body temperature regulation.

Apocrine Sweat Glands

Sweat glands that produce a more viscous sweat, found in specific body areas and active from puberty onwards.