AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The biochemical analysis of different plants would be most useful in determining
A
how plants reproduce asexually
B
how plants pass favorable traits to their offspring
C
why some plants produce hemoglobin
D
which plants may have a common ancestor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. The biochemical analysis of different chlorophyll pigments in plants would be most useful in determining D. which plants might have a common ancestor. The field of biology that deals with the similarities between these plants is called comparative biochemistry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biochemical analysis includes the estimation of chlorophyll content, carbohydrate content and proline content. The result suggests that the Azadirachta indica extracts contain plenty of phytochemicals with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biochemical analysis focuses on the chemical composition of a particular living system or biological substance using various experimental techniques and computational simulations [1, 2].

Detailed explanation-4: -Chlorophyll is a key component in the process of photosynthesis, which sustains plant life and produces oxygen for the entire planet. Although microscopic in size, chloroplasts like these have a big role to play in the health of the planet.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct answer is ‘Chlorophyll a’.

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