Which of the Following Characterizes Parthenogenesis

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes parthenogenesis?

• A) An individual may change its sex during its lifetime.
• B) Specialized groups of cells grow into new individuals.
• C) An organism is first a male and then a female.
• D) An egg develops without being fertilized.
• E) Both mates have male and female reproductive organs.

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Definitions:

Foramen

An opening, hole, or passage, often in bone, through which nerves or blood vessels may pass.

Diploë

Diploë refers to the spongy bone layer between the inner and outer layers of cortical bone in the skull, which houses marrow and blood vessels.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone that is porous and less dense, found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layers of other bones, providing structural support and flexibility.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs, consisting of cells embedded in a large amount of extracellular matrix.