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Question 1

Ontogeny?

Answer 1

Development

Question 2

Function in a trait?

Answer 2

What is the purpose of the expression of the trait.

Question 3

Ultimate?

Answer 3

What is the function of the trait?
How did the trait evolve over generations?

Question 4

Proximate?

Answer 4

What are the mechanisms that enable a trait?
How does a trait develop during the life of the individual showing it.

Question 5

Levels of hypothesis testing that yields a complete study?

Answer 5

Satisfy proximate and ultimate questions.

Question 6

Alternative hypothesis to natural selection?

Answer 6

Genetic drift

Question 7

Can a meta-analysis tell you anything about a mechanism?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Chilli peppers belong to what family?

Answer 8

Solanaceae or “nightshade” family.

Question 9

Capsicum?

Answer 9

A chemical compound involved in the “hotness” of hot fruits.

Question 10

Capsaicin is considered an?

Answer 10

Alkaloid

Question 11

What receptor does capsaicin bind to?

Answer 11

Vanilloid receptor structure 1 (TRPV1) which is also a heat receptor in mammals.

Question 12

!!!Capsaiciniods special characteristics

Question 13

Alkaloid?

Answer 13

A nitrogen atom must be included in a heterocyclic system. A ring structure doesn’t have to all be carbon. If it has one nitrogen, then it is considered an alkaloid.

Question 14

Does capsaicin dissolve in fat?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Why is milk more effective at dissolving capsaicin than water?

Answer 15

Because of the high fat concentration

Question 16

Directed deterrence hypothesis?

Answer 16

The toxicity of fruits may be toxic to only a small proportion of species, such as only to seed dispersers rather than seed predators.

Question 17

Heterocyclic system?

Answer 17

Any ring structure that has at least two different elements.