1. Metamerism is a phenomenon that appears in some animals and it refers to linear disposition of their body segments that are similar in structures. These body segments are called metamers or somites and they include only the ectoderm and mesoderm (not endoderm). Metamers repeat serial and they have role in advanced locomotion. Metamerism might be homonymous when its strict or heteronymous when units are grouped together to perform similar functions.
2. Earthworm is an example of homonymous metamerism, meaning that its segments are strict. The subtype of homonymous metamerism in which Earthworm belongs is called true metamerism because in each its segment there is a repetition of organs and muscles. On the other hand, Arthropods are example of heteronymous metamerism when units are grouped together to perform similar functions. So, they have for example, head (5 metameres), thorax (3 metameres), and abdomen (11 metameres).
3. Similarities between Earthworm and Arthropods’ metamerism are:
• Metamers are similar in structure
• Each metamer has its function
• Involved in locomotion
Differences is that metamers in Earthworm all work together for the whole organism while in Arthropods they are functionally separated in groups with different functions.
The answer to this question is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is considered a vitamin and a hormone. Vitamin D can help develops the bones and teeth and it can also boost our immune system when a person have a sufficient amount of vitamin d in the body. Also vitamin d helps our immune system to resist diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
The two disciplines of science that are most closely related to the study of Paleontology are Geology and Biology. the answer is letter C, Paleontology lies between Geology and Biology because it focuses on the past life's records but the main source of evidence is Fossils which are found in rocks.
Answer:A). Phospholipids
Explanation: A cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipids have two components: the fatty acid chain and the phosphate head group. The phosphate groups of the phospholipids are polar while the fatty acyl chains are nonpolar. The nonpolar fatty acyl chains face each other forming a bilayer while the phosphate head group face outward interacting with the environment. The cell membrane contains other components such as the proteins and carbohydrate chains but in lesser amount, therefore the major constituent of the cell membrane is phospholipids.