Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where unicellular organisms have protoplasm divided into organelles is called _________.

• Protoplasmic

• Cellular

• Tissue

• Organ

Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity characterized by division of labor among aggregated cells that are functionally different is called _________

• Cellular

• Molecular

• Tissue

• Organ

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Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where aggregations of similar cells form patterns or layers specialized for a common function is called _________

• Cell-tissue

• Protoplasmic

• Organ-system

• Cellular

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Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where tissues combine with other types of tissue to form a structure with a more complex function than a single tissue is called _________.

• Tissue-organ

• Cellular

• Organ-system

• Protoplasmic

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Fill in the blank: The grade of organismal complexity where organs work together for a common, higher function across the spatial and temporal dimensions of the organism is called _________.

• Organ system

• Tissue

• Cellular

• Molecular

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What is a phylogenetic constraint?

• A limitation on animal body plans due to evolutionary history

• The ability to adapt to any environment

• The process of natural selection

• The development of new species

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Which of the following is an example of a phylogenetic constraint mentioned in the passage? Choose the correct answer.

• A) Binocular vision in humans due to primate ancestors

• B) The ability to fly in birds

• C) The development of scales in reptiles

• D) The presence of gills in fish

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Fill in the blank: Animal body plans are ________ constrained.

• phylogenetically

• geographically

• nutritionally

• behaviorally

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major example of phylogenetic constraint in animals?

• Symmetry

• Number of germ layers

• Number of body cavities

• Type of diet

List any one major example of phylogenetic constraint in animals mentioned in the passage.

• Symmetry (or Number of germ layers, or Number of body cavities)

• Feeding habits

• Coloration patterns

• Seasonal migration

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