Explanation:
In reference to evolution, homology can be described as the comparative similarities in the structures of organisms that make it more alike to one organism than the other organisms. It also shows the characteristics that might have evolved in an organism over time. Developmental homology are the similarities which arise between organisms due to similar embryological source.
Developmental studies can be made by researching the embryological developments of different organisms and looking for similarities among them.
For example, studying the snake embryos showed that some of the embryos have hind limb buds in them which disappeared in the mature snake. This study made it clear that snakes evolved from organisms that had hind limbs. As the snakes do not need the limbs, so with time the species of snakes evolved and lost their hind limbs.
Answer:
10 units
Explanation:
Energy is transferred from organism to organism in an ecosystem when they feed on one another. However, based on the pyramid of energy, only about 10% of energy is transferred from one organism to another because a bulk of energy (about 90%) has been lost to metabolic activities.
Energy moves from producers to consumers, each occupying trophic levels. If the first trophic level in an energy pyramid receives 1,000 units of energy from the sun,
- 10% of 1000units will be available for the second trophic level i.e. 10/100 × 1000 = 100units
- 10% of 100units will be available for the third trophic level i.e. 10/100 × 100 = 10units
Hence, 10units of energy is available for the third trophic level.
A child presents with bone deficiency and a bowlegged appearance. This assessment data supports a diagnosis of:
a) Rickets
b) Osteoporosis
c) Osteomalacia
d) Paget disease
Answer:
a) Rickets
Explanation:
Rickets occurs at the early stage of childhood due to inadequate vitamin D.
Vitamin D provides the body with higher absorption rate of calcium and phosphorus, inadequate intake of Vitamin D results into low calcium and phosphorus levels in the bones, as a result, rickets sets in.
Rickets is a disarrangement of impaired mineralization of cartilaginous growth plates in children. It can also result from lack of exposure to sunlight.
Answer: Minerals range in composition from pure elements and simple salts to very complex silicates with thousands of known forms. The study of minerals is called mineralogy. To be classified as a "true" mineral, a substance must be a solid and have a crystal structure.
By the unequal heating of earths surface
