Deserts often occur in the rain shadow of mountain ranges

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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A.  a systemic response. B.  a waterfall effect. C.  the hypersensitive response. D.  a pathogen-specific response. E.  resistance to coevolution.

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Homologous chromosomes undergo recombination during

a. prophase II. b. metaphase I. c. metaphase II. d. both prophase I and II. e. prophase I.

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Which of the following are the only extant animals that descended directly from dinosaurs?

A) lizards B) crocodiles C) birds D) tuataras

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While strolling through an arboretum, a very tall tree bearing relatively small pollen-producing cones and short, needle-like leaves catches your eye.  What else is also likely true of this species?

A. Its leaf surfaces are protected from desiccation by a thick waxy cuticle. B. It is a monocot. C. Its water-conducting cells are protected from desiccation by tori. D. It produces resin. E. It is pollinated by moths.

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