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What is the primary focus of morphology in biology?
What is the primary focus of morphology in biology?
- Study of the functions of organisms and their parts
- Study of the relationships of their constituent parts
- Study of the details of either gross or microscopic structure
- Study of size, shape, and structure of organisms (correct)
How are morphology and anatomy typically distinguished?
How are morphology and anatomy typically distinguished?
- Morphology focuses on the study of animals, while anatomy focuses on the study of plants
- Morphology refers to general aspects of biological form, while anatomy usually suggests study of details of structure (correct)
- Anatomy refers to the study of biological form, while morphology suggests study of the details of structure
- Anatomy primarily involves the study of the relationships of constituent parts, while morphology focuses on the functions of organisms
What made the examination of microscopic structure possible?
What made the examination of microscopic structure possible?
- Introduction of electron microscopy
- Discovery of X-ray imaging
- Development of the light microscope (correct)
- Advancements in DNA sequencing techniques
What parts of organisms were originally of interest to morphologists?
What parts of organisms were originally of interest to morphologists?
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How are morphology and physiology related?
How are morphology and physiology related?
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