Question 2) : You observe a species ingesting a plant that has some medical benefits. What simple experiment could you do to find out if that behavior is a genetically determined biological adaptation or a medical practice? (hint: your answer should also contain what the difference between the two is)

Question 2) : You observe a species ingesting a plant that has some medical benefits. What simple experiment could you do to find out if that behavior is a genetically determined biological adaptation or a medical practice? (hint: your answer should also contain what the difference between the two is)

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter1: The Study Of Life

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9RQ: A person notices that her houseplants that are regularly exposed to music seem to grow more quickly...

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