Which of the following is typically FALSE for tropical rainforests?
a. Tropical rainforests are biologically diverse ecosystems.
b. Tropical rainforest soils have high acidity.
c. Minerals such as calcium and phosphorus are subject to leaching from the upper tropical
rainforest soil level.
d. Tropical rainforest soils are extremely rich in nutrients.
e. Organic remains are decomposed rapidly in tropical rainforests.
D
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This is an example of internal fertilization. A. true B. false
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A) Proximal tubule B) Nephron loop C) Glomerular capsule D) Distal tubule E) Collecting duct
Figure 3.7B
The figure above illustrates a ____ reaction that produces one ____ and a ____.
A. condensation; hydroxyl; polymer B. condensation; water molecule; polymer C. cleavage; water molecule; monomer D. rearrangement; water molecule; polymer E. rearrangement; hydrogen ion; polymer
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