Leaf ____ in autumn is an adaptation for flowering plants to survive harsh winters in temperate climates

a. photosynthesis
b. desiccation
c. abscission
d. production
e. growth


c

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During ________ DNA fragments are separated based upon ________

a. DNA sequencing, color b. electrophoresis, color c. electrophoresis, size d. polymerase chain reaction, size e. genetic analysis, size

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How can an allele that confers no selective advantage spread through a population?

What will be an ideal response?

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A highly threatened region that is home to many unique species is a(n) _____

a. ecoregion b. biome c. hot spot d. community

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