Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Evolve Specialized

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to evolve specialized detoxification systems?

• A) A mammalian herbivore that eats a variety of plant species
• B) An avian predator
• C) An insect whose larvae feed from the leaves from a single host plant
• D) A bumblebee that obtains nectar while pollinating flowers
• E) A tick that lives as an ectoparasite

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Definitions:

Reproduction

Reproduction is the biological process by which new individual organisms are produced, either sexually with genetic material from two parents, or asexually from one organism.

Phenotype

The collection of traits visible in a person that emerge from how their genetic makeup interacts with their surroundings.

Characteristics

Features or qualities that serve to identify, describe, or differentiate individuals, groups, or things.

Measured

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