Which Was Probably Not a Step in the Evolution from Single-Celled

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which was probably not a step in the evolution from single-celled to multicellular organisms?

• A) The specialization of cells within a cluster of cells
• B) The collecting of several cells into a cluster
• C) The organization of specialized cells into groups
• D) The rise of intercellular communication within a cluster of cells
• E) The rise of intracellular signal transduction pathways

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Definitions:

Quantity Theorists

Economists who believe that the amount of money in circulation is the primary influencing factor on overall levels of prices and inflation in an economy.

Increase in M

An increase in the money supply, referring to the total amount of money within a specific economy available for purchasing goods or services.

PQ Increase

A rise in the product of price level and quantity of goods and services produced, indicating growth in the value of economic output.

Classical Economist

An economist adhering to a school of thought originating in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, focusing on free markets, the role of self-interest, and the importance of limiting government intervention in the economy.