There Are __________ Bones in a Newborn Compared with the Average

question 62

Multiple Choice

There are __________ bones in a newborn compared with the average number in an adult.

• A) more
• B) fewer
• C) the same number of

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Definitions:

Monophyletic Group

A group of organisms that consists of all the descendants of a common ancestor, representing a single branch on the tree of life.

Ancestor

An organism from which others have descended.

Convergent Evolution

The process by which unrelated or distantly related organisms evolve similar body forms, coloration, organs, or adaptations, often due to similar environmental pressures.

Lepidodendron

An extinct genus of tree-like plants from the Carboniferous period, often referred to as "scale trees".