Which of the following benefits from biodiversity would be categorized as an ecosystem service?
a. anticancer drug Taxol, derived from the yew tree
b. plants and fruits that are edible by humans
c. cotton and other useful plant-derived fibers
d. decomposition of wastes
e. wild organisms as a source of genes for genetic engineering
D
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A. The source of energy is highly reduced organic compounds B. Proton motive force is generated C. ATP synthase enzyme phosphorylates ADP to make ATP D. An electron transport chain is used E. Water is split to provide electrons
Which fossil would you expect to be found in
the deepest layers of the Earth?
a. dinosaur b. monkeys c. frogs d. bacteria e. all of these would be at the same level
Most freshwater algae belong to which group?
a. red algae b. green algae c. brown algae d. golden algae e. blue-green algae
How many cervical vertebrate are found in an intact skeleton?
a. 5 b. 7 c. 9 d. 12 e. 15