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#Question id: 4981


An organism has a relatively large number of Hox genes in its genome. Which of the following is not true of this organism?

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior
  1. It evolved from evolutionary ancestors that had fewer Hox genes.

  2. It must have multiple paired appendages along the length of its body.

  3. It has the genetic potential to have a relatively complex anatomy.

  4. At least some of its Hox genes owe their existence to gene duplication events.

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#Question id: 3498

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Assuming 5 offspring of each female, A Female lion with a well-nourished cub gains inclusive fitness by nursing a starving cub of a full sister by 5% loss to herself. What would be value of be benefit in percent (all offspring of recipient female die in case of no nursing)

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#Question id: 3497

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which of the following is correct statement?

a. Sexual selection should operate more powerfully in polygamous than in monogamous species

b. Polygynous species should have stronger sexual dimorphism than in monogamous species

c. Male competition or male choice favors adaptations to polygynous mating in species

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#Question id: 3496

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which of following favor adaptations for polygynous mating in species?

a. Male competition

b. Female competition

c. Male choice

d. Female choice

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#Question id: 3495

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

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#Question id: 3494

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group living for many species?

a. Competition between individuals for resources is increased

b. It can reduce predator success

c. It can reduce reproductive success

d. It increased transmission of parasites and other diseases

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#Question id: 3493

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which of the following is incorrect?