You Find a Plant near the Edge of a Forest

question 181

Multiple Choice

You find a plant near the edge of a forest that seems to be related to a wild species of nut tree that produces edible fruit.This new tree has larger nuts and a more compact stature, which would make it ideal for cultivation and harvesting in an orchard.If the new tree is a mutant of a known species, these _______observed differences in the two nut trees could be due to _______ genetic factors.

• A) minor; large
• B) pronounced; large
• C) minor; small
• D) pronounced; small
• E) recent; old

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Definitions:

Endogenous Opioids

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Eating Behaviour

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Modulation of Pain

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Body's Response

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