Tropical rain forests are near the equator; they stay warm all year and have high annual precipitation. Northern coniferous forests have four seasons and most of the precipitation falls during winter and spring
Which of these ecosystems would you expect to be more productive? Explain why.
Tropical rain forests are more productive because the abundance of resources such as light and moisture allows for greater primary productivity.
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a. cladophylls b. archegonia c. thalli d. antheridia e. sporophylls
Identify the following reaction: Glucose + Fructose ? Sucrose + Water
A) dehydration synthesis reaction B) hydrolysis reaction C) exchange reaction D) reversible reaction E) ionic reaction
The NFL has stated that about one in four football players will exhibit signs of cognitive impairment as a result of repeated trauma to the brain. Which of the following is a result of such repeated trauma?
A) Brain tissue starts to deteriorate. B) Abnormal proteins build up in the brain tissue. C) Neurons in the brain are killed off. D) All of the above are true.
Eukaryotic cells compartmentalize some anabolic and catabolic pathways so that these pathways can be operated ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).