In General, When a Cell or Tissue Type Has to Serve

question 163

Short Answer

In general, when a cell or tissue type has to serve multiple functions that each contribute to fitness, natural selection is constrained from optimizing that tissue of cell type for any one function. With this concept in mind, fill in the blanks in the sentence below with the appropriate term: poor, positive, negative. The terms may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
"In angiosperms you would expect a _____ correlation between the diameter of the water conducting conduits and the mechanical strength of the wood. In gymnoperms you would expect the correlation to be _____."

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Definitions:

Stigma

The disapproval and discrimination faced by individuals who are perceived as deviating from societal norms, often due to mental illness or other conditions.

17th Century

A historical period extending from January 1, 1601, to December 31, 1700, marked by significant developments in various fields such as science, philosophy, and the arts.

Mentally Ill

Mentally Ill describes individuals suffering from mental health conditions that affect their mood, thinking, and behavior, leading to distress or impaired functioning.

Humane

Characterized by compassion, kindness, and the avoidance of harm or cruelty to others, including animals.