Which of the Following Is an Example of a Trade-Off

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a trade-off imposed on an organism that reflects an evolutionary compromise in function?

• A) Patients who became infected by a novel flu strain had had no previous exposure to that particular strain.
• B) Sturdier bones would prevent fractures but would also reduce an organism's mobility.
• C) The crossing of air and food pathways in humans increases the risk of choking.
• D) Recent changes in human diet contribute to metabolic diseases.

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Definitions:

Simp

A slang term describing someone who performs excessive sympathy or attention towards another person, often in pursuit of romantic affection.

Add

To combine or join one thing with another, increasing the amount, number, or the total.

Inference Forms

Logical sequences in which the conclusion is a direct result of the premises presented.

MP

Short for Member of Parliament, an individual elected to serve as a representative of the citizens in the parliamentary government.