Suppose the Common Ancestor of Cows and Whales Had a at One

question 56

Short Answer

Suppose the common ancestor of cows and whales had A at one nucleotide site.At this site, whales have G and cows have T.This would be an example of a _______ substitution.

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Definitions:

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which solutes and water are removed from the tubular fluid in the kidneys and re-enter the bloodstream, aiding in waste removal and water balance.

Solutes

Substances dissolved in a solvent to form a solution, typically found in a lesser amount compared to the solvent.

Urine Formation

The physiological process involving filtration, reabsorption, and secretion by the kidneys to remove waste products from the blood and produce urine.

Vasodilation

Widening of a blood vessel when smooth muscle that rings it relaxes.