Which term refers to a coating that is secreted by epidermal cells and which protects the plant from water loss and attacks by microbes?
a. protoplast
b. trichome
c. cuticle
d. stoma
Ans: c. cuticle
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Also, what might depth profiling accomplish? What will be an ideal response?
Arranging homologous pairs of chromosomes in order from longest to shortest is called:
A. a karyotype. B. chromosome painting. C. chromosome numbering. D. a nuclear genome. E. Both chromosome painting and chromosome numbering are correct.
True or False: The diverse array of Anolis lizards in Hispaniola is the result of several different species of lizards originally colonizing the island. Very little diversification occurred after these colonists arrived at Hispaniola
A. true B. false
Lichens are made of
a. bacteria and photosynthetic algae. b. fungi and photosynthetic algae. c. protozoa and fungi. d. fungi only. e. any of these.