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What characteristic do monotremes share with dinosaurs and crocodiles?
What characteristic do monotremes share with dinosaurs and crocodiles?
What is a unique feature of monotremes compared to other mammals?
What is a unique feature of monotremes compared to other mammals?
What is the origin of a key gene in the development of the mammalian placenta?
What is the origin of a key gene in the development of the mammalian placenta?
What do monotremes not have that is characteristic of other mammals?
What do monotremes not have that is characteristic of other mammals?
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In which group do monotremes belong, along with dinosaurs and crocodiles?
In which group do monotremes belong, along with dinosaurs and crocodiles?
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Why are monotremes unique among mammals?
Why are monotremes unique among mammals?
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Where did Neanderthals occur?
Where did Neanderthals occur?
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What is the characteristic that distinguishes reptiles from other organisms?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes reptiles from other organisms?
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What is the primary function of the horny scales that cover reptiles' skin?
What is the primary function of the horny scales that cover reptiles' skin?
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Which group of organisms is characterized by the ability to lay eggs in water?
Which group of organisms is characterized by the ability to lay eggs in water?
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What is the primary reason reptiles are unable to sustain high levels of metabolic activity?
What is the primary reason reptiles are unable to sustain high levels of metabolic activity?
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What percentage of the human population lived in urban areas before about 6,000 years ago?
What percentage of the human population lived in urban areas before about 6,000 years ago?
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What is indicated by genetic analyses of Denisovian DNA?
What is indicated by genetic analyses of Denisovian DNA?
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What is the correct combination of statements about Denisovians and modern humans?
What is the correct combination of statements about Denisovians and modern humans?
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What is the significance of the EPAS1 gene in the context of human evolution?
What is the significance of the EPAS1 gene in the context of human evolution?
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What is the time frame within which a significant percentage of the human population began to live in urban areas?
What is the time frame within which a significant percentage of the human population began to live in urban areas?
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What is the percentage of the human population that lived in urban areas before about 6,000 years ago, compared to the percentage that lived in rural areas?
What is the percentage of the human population that lived in urban areas before about 6,000 years ago, compared to the percentage that lived in rural areas?
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What is the closest relative of mammals?
What is the closest relative of mammals?
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What is a benefit associated with low intensity to moderate exercise?
What is a benefit associated with low intensity to moderate exercise?
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Which statement about birds is true?
Which statement about birds is true?
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What is a characteristic shared by dinosaurs and mammals?
What is a characteristic shared by dinosaurs and mammals?
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What is NOT a benefit associated with regular exercise?
What is NOT a benefit associated with regular exercise?
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Which group does NOT include birds?
Which group does NOT include birds?
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