An Evolutionary Model of Animal Development Explains How _____

question 31

Multiple Choice

An evolutionary model of animal development explains how _____.  

• A) animal body plans are constrained by existing structures in ancestral organisms.
• B) homeotic genes are not universal among animals.
• C) homeotic genes are found only in fruit flies, where they are responsible for odd placement of appendages.
• D) new genetic lines are produced less by modification than by unique mutation.
• E) somites form as blocks of genes in cells randomly distributed throughout the body.

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Definitions:

Auscultating

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Palpate

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Medical Translator

A professional who specializes in translating medical materials and patient information into other languages, ensuring accurate communication.

Health History

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