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Describe the main functions of the human digestive system.

rodikova [14]

The function of the digestive system is to digest and absorb the food that we eat . Which means that we have two main processes , digestion and absorption. Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules,which are then absorbed in your body (during the process of absorption).

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Summarize the four steps to natural selection

Anna11 [10]

Overproduction - An organism gives birth to too many children

Genetic Variation - The offspring each have genetic differences in appearance, behavior, etc

Struggle to Survive - Offspring must fight in order to gain essential resources (food, water, mates, etc)

Successful Reproduction - Organism produces offspring with beneficial adaptations that aid in survival

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Investigator Benton uses several methods to analyze hair samples found at the crime scene. He examines the physical features of

Diano4ka-milaya [45]

Answer:

Medulla.

By analyzing the DNA extracted from the hair follicle, the medullary index and the pattern of medulla in the hair samples obtained from a crime scene, an investigator can identify the owner.

Explanation:

The hair consists of follicle and shaft. The follicle is the part of the skin, where the hair grows and the hair shaft has three layers: an inner medulla, a cortex, and an outer cuticle.

The morphology (physical characteristics) of hair provides a broad detail on the racial background of an individual and an investigator can identify a group of people who share similar traits. But the hair without follicle cells attached to it, cannot be used to identify a specific individual. If the follicle of a hair is present, then it can lead to individual identification by DNA analysis. Also the medulla of animals is larger than that in the humans. By comparing the medullary index (the ratio of the diameter of the medulla to the diameter of the entire hair), it can be determined if the hair obtained from crime scene belongs to animals or humans. The macroscopic (length, color, and curliness) and microscopic characteristics ( pattern of the medulla, pigmentation of the cortex, and types of scales on the cuticle) of the hair samples are studied during a crime investigation. If the entire hair follicle (follicular tag) is present in the hair samples found at the crime scene, the blood and tissue attached to the follicle is extracted and analyzed using DNA profiling. DNA analysis of the hair follicle provides an identification with greater accuracy than the hair shaft.

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3 years ago

Turtles and leopards all have four limbs and an amnion. True The common ancestor of lamprey and lancelets had a vertebral column

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Explanation:

The objective is to conclude if the statements are true or false based on facts.

1) $\text{ Turtles and leopards all have four limbs and an amnion. }$ True

2) $\text{The common ancestor of lamprey and lancelets had a vertebral column. }$ False

This is because their ancestor is a Chordate who doesn't have a vertebral column but a notochord.

3) True

$\text{Frogs are the sister taxa of turtles and leopards because they are more }$

$\text{related to a common ancestor.}$

4) $\text{Leopards and bass are more closely related than turtles and bass}$ False

This is because the bass is a fish that possess some characteristics traits related to an amphibian (turtle) as compared to a mammal(leopard).

5) $\text{The taxon that shares the most recent common ancestor with frogs is the bass.}$ False

The taxa of turtles share a more common ancestor with frogs compared to bass.

6) $\text{Leopards and lancelets have no common ancestor. }$ False

The common distant ancestor for leopards and lancelets is known as Chordates

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2 years ago

The stalk of a leaf is known as the ________. petiole lamina stipule rachis

jasenka [17]

Answer:

Petiole

Explanation:

The petiole is the part of the leaf that attaches the leaf to the main stem of the plant. Depending on the leaf structure of the plant, some leaves may be devoid of a petiole, and be regarded as apetiolate.

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3 years ago