The breakup of large areas of habitat into small, isolated patches is called:a
extinction.
b. habitat fragmentation.
c. invasive species.
d. unsuitable territory.
e. habitat endangerment.
b
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Plants maintain higher levels of phytochrome at their growing tips where phytochrome plays important roles in growth responses to light. Phytochrome levels are also high in areas of the plant that are "greening". What does this suggest about the role of phytochrome in these "greening" zones?
A. Phytochrome is absorbing green wavelengths of light. B. In these areas, phytochrome is the first step in the electron transport chain of photosynthesis. C. Phytochrome is facilitating the transcription and translation of photosynthesis related proteins. D. Phytochrome is facilitating the migration of chlorophyll pigments from other areas of the plant. Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you already know about the role of phytochrome in plants? How does it relate to the question? Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
B cells secrete antibodies when they
A) bind antigens. B) are engulfed by macrophages. C) are stimulated by activated T cells. D) undergo apoptosis.
Briefly contrast the dideoxy DNA sequencing developed by Fred Sanger with pyrosequencing methods
What will be an ideal response?
The type of selection most likely to act on a well-adapted population in a relatively constant environment is
A) directional. B) artificial. C) stabilizing. D) nonrandom. E) disruptive.