the answer is decomposition.
Answer:
Although most adults won't grow taller after age 18 to 20, there are exceptions to this rule. First, the closure of the growth plates may be delayed in some individuals. If the growth plates remain open past age 18 to 20, which is uncommon, height could continue to increase.
I think it B. but I don't know if its correct or not.
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I see you got this from k12 too.
Answer:
e. derived characters
Explanation:
Any characteristic change which is transfer to the new species from ancestors but is different from the original character. It will be called as derived character.
But if the same character is transfer from ancestor to the new species this will called as ancestral character.
