Question

#1. Which statement best represents how structure relates to function? A) A horse's mane is often black. B) Many tropical birds can be taught to speak. C ) Butterfly cocoons are often camouflaged. D) Some insects live longer than others. #2. How does eye location best represent the relationship between structure and function? A) It affects how an organism interacts with others in its population. B) It determines how an organism responds to changes in the length of the day. C) It determines how much of the surroundings an organism can see D) It indicates the maximum height an organism can reach.

Answer 1

Structure is said to be related to function because the structure of a thing usually determine the kind of function it can perform. For question one, C is the correct answer. Butterfly cocoon usually blend with their environment, making it difficult for predators to see them. This fact make cocoon a perfect place for butterfly pupal to hide and protect itself from both harsh weather and predators. The correct answer for question 2 is C. The area of its surrounding which an organism can see depend on the location of its eyes.