In an adaptive radiation, numerous related lineages arise in a relatively short time and evolve in many different directions as they adapt to different habitats or ways of life. Radiation, rather than directional trends, is perhaps the most common pattern of long-term evolution. Which statements is not true for adaptive radiation?

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The two molecules shown in the figures are best described as ________.

#Question id: 64

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Testosterone and estradiol are male and female sex hormones, respectively, in many vertebrates. In what way(s) do these molecules differ from each other? Testosterone and estradiol ________.

#Question id: 65

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Identify which of the following pair is enantiomers, diastereomers or meso compounds.

#Question id: 66

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Which of the following statements regarding isomerism is incorrect regarding biomolecules?

#Question id: 67

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

When a region of DNA must be repaired by removing and replacing some of the nucleotides, what ensures that the new nucleotides are in the correct sequence?

#Question id: 68

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Match the following functional groups given in column I with their respective representatives given in column II.

COLUMN I               COLUMN II

1. Anhydride               a. RCOOR

2. Ether                       b. ROCOCH3

3. Acetyl                     c. ROR

4. Amido                     d. RCOOCOR

5. Ester                        e. RCONH2