__________ Are Lineages Organized in a Hierarchical Structure, Ranked According

question 59

Multiple Choice

__________ are lineages organized in a hierarchical structure, ranked according to the number of generations they encompass.

• A) Matriclans
• B) Patriclans
• C) Segmentary lineages
• D) Corporate lineages

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Definitions:

Peptide Bond

A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis, linking them together in a polypeptide chain.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for reproduction, growth, and maintenance.

Nucleotide Bases

Organic molecules that serve as the fundamental building blocks of nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, consisting of adenine, thymine (or uracil in RNA), cytosine, and guanine.

Histamine

A compound that is involved in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological functions in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus.