Define conservation biology and distinguish it from the science of ecology

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Conservation biology is a science that seeks to protect native species, communities and
ecosystems from the effects of human activity. Conservation biology is based on the
assumption that there is a biodiversity crisis while ecology is not based on any assumptions
per se.

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Transcription factors like Pax6 interact with their target genes by binding short sequences adjacent to the 5' end of a gene sequence called ____ elements

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Rubulavirus falls under which group of the ICTV nomenclature system?

A. Subfamily B. Order C. Family D. Genus

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Name the U shaped border found between the mandibular condyle and the coronoid process.

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