When methanogens convert carbon dioxide to methane, it is a(n) ________ reaction.

A. aerobic
B. oxidation
C. ammonification
D. reduction


Answer: D

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DNA barcoding:

A: is a type of reverse genetics. B: is the most commonly used type of DNA fingerprinting used by the FBI. C: attempts to provide a unique sequence identifier for all life forms. D: is based mainly on repetitive DNA. E: is used for prenatal genetic screening.

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Based on the information given, which of the organisms described below most likely has the lowest fitness?

a) a sand-colored mouse living at the beach b) a sterile organism that lives twice as long as the average longevity in its population c) a dark-colored mouse living in the brown brush d) a short-lived rabbit with a greater than average number of offspring, relative to other individuals in its population e) a human who dies at age 40 who has had four children

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