You are a cell in the body of a giant organism. You need to quickly send a message to another cell that is a few cells way from you. You can send your message through a gap junction, or through the bloodstream with a hormone. If you need to send your message as quickly as you possibly can, how would you send it? Explain your choice.

What is the difference between sex-linked traits and autosomal traits in humans? a. sex-linked traits can only be passed from fathers to sons, while autosomal traits can be passed on from both parents to offspring of any sex. b. sex-linked traits are passed on through the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits are passed on through the other 22 chromosomes. c. sex-linked traits only affect females, while autosomal traits affect both males and females. d. sex-linked traits refer to genes that are on the x and y chromosomes, while autosomal traits refer to genes on all 23 chromosomes.

In the practice of science, this type of reasoning is used to develop explanations.

What is the ecological role of food chains and food webs