Which factors are density-independent?

a) predation and competition
b) competition and unusual weather
c) parasitism and disease and natural disaster
d) natural disaster and unusual weather


Ans: d) natural disaster and unusual weather

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Match the following items with the correct phrases.

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A __________ shows one path of energy and nutrient flow among organisms. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Free fetal DNA (ffDNA) originates from the breakdown of fetal cells and their nuclei in the ____________________.Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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