Which of the following did NOT contribute to an understanding of the immutable nature of species?
a. homologous bones
b. vestigial structures
c. global exploration of fauna and flora
d. fossils
e. genetics
E
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Recall that sedimentary rocks, living organisms, oceans, and soil are all carbon reservoirs. If the carbon in each of these reservoirs was instantly transformed into atmospheric CO2, which reservoir would contribute the most CO2 to the atmosphere?
A. sedimentary rocks B. living organisms C. oceans D. soil
Many species of ants "farm" aphids, protecting these insects and collecting concentrated sugars known as honeydew from them. The relationship between such an ant and its aphids is known as
A. mutualism. B. defensive mutualism. C. parasitism. D. predation. E. amensalism.
Which of the following happens in the first stage of interphase?
a. The cell replenishes its energy stores and synthesizes the proteins necessary for chromosome manipulation. b. The DNA replicates to form two chromosomes. c. Two centrosomes give rise to the mitotic spindle. d. The cell accumulates the building blocks of chromosomal DNA and associated proteins.
Taking samples of registered voters and asking them to disclose their preferences leading up to elections in order to assess the view of all registered voters on a particular candidate is an example of what sort of reasoning?
A. Deductive reasoning B. Selection bias C. Direct proof D. Inductive reasoning