Question

1.10 discussion: structure and function
read the discussion prompt and carefully write your response. remember:
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you have just learned that in much of nature, the structure of a body part or organ is related to its function - the lesson provided you with some examples. for example, a maned wolf has very long legs (structure). you could deduce that those long legs will help the wolf travel more easily in its environment (it lives in grassland with tall grasses). think about your own favorite animal, plant, or other organism. if you can, include a link to a website with photos or illustrations of this organism. comment on how that organisms structure relates to its function.

Explanation:

The prompt asks to consider a favorite organism and explain how its structure relates to its function. This involves biological concepts. One should describe the physical features (structure) of the chosen organism and how those features aid in its survival, movement, feeding etc. (function).

Answer:

You need to choose an organism (animal, plant or other). Then describe its structural features like body - shape, appendages etc. and explain how these features help it perform functions such as locomotion, obtaining food, protection. For example, a giraffe has a long neck (structure) which allows it to reach leaves high up in trees (function).