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Morphology in Biology
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Morphology in Biology

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves in animals; roots, stems, leaves, and flower parts in plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are morphology and physiology related?

    <p>Function and structure are closely interrelated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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