Currently, Most Scientists Support the Hypothesis That New World Monkeys

question 52

Multiple Choice

Currently, most scientists support the hypothesis that New World monkeys arrived in South America __________.

• A) by a water route from Africa
• B) by a land bridge from Africa
• C) from North America
• D) by a water route from Asia

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Definitions:

Sex-Linked Diseases

Genetic disorders that are determined by the sex chromosomes and are usually passed down from parent to child, often affecting one sex more frequently than the other.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, with females typically having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome.

Female Carriers

Women who carry one copy of a mutated gene for a recessive genetic condition, potentially passing the condition to their offspring without showing symptoms themselves.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding from even minor injuries and requiring careful management to prevent complications.