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Anatomical structures that appear to be derived from a functional structure in an ancestor but that currently do not serve an important function are called?
homologous structures
What is the study of the each structures function?
The study of how structures function is called physiology.
What are structures that have the same function but different structures called?
homologous structures
How do vestigial structures work?
They don't, vestigial structures are biological structures with no known function that evolved from structures in distant ancestors that used to have a function that is no longer needed.
What best describes vestigial structures?
They may have had an important function in the past.
Structures found in protoplasm to help cells function?
The cell structures is found in protoplasm. It is what helps the cells function.
What do soles on horses do?
The sole is a part of the hoof. The function of the sole is to give protection to the sensitive inner structures and help support weight.
How structures affects function?
The structure is important because each enzyme's shapes allows only certain reactants to bind the enzyme.
Structures with a hemolytic function is the?
Spleen
What is the most important function of sow bugs?
they give birth to live young
What are structures that have no apparent function but resemble structures of presumed ancestors called?
Vestigial organs.
How do the structures in an organsim relate to its function?
the people
