How Do Human and Rat Infants Solve the Adaptive Problem

question 3

Multiple Choice

How do human and rat infants solve the adaptive problem of food-seeking?

• A)by getting all their calories from their mother's milk
• B)by growing a temporary set of "baby" teeth that are replaced with permanent teeth later in life
• C)by delaying the development of specialized taste receptors
• D)by exhibiting taste neophilia: the preference for novel tastes

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Definitions:

Photosynthetic Root

Roots capable of photosynthesis, typically found in some aquatic plants, allowing them to absorb carbon dioxide directly from their environment.

Arbuscule

A specialized tree-like structure formed within the cells of plant roots by certain types of fungi in a symbiotic mycorrhizal relationship.

Mycorrhizal Fungus

A type of fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of a plant, exchanging nutrients and water in a way that benefits both organisms.

Macronutrient

A type of nutrient required in large amounts for proper growth, metabolism, and physiological function, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.