The study of the distribution of animals and
plants around the world is
a. diversity.
b. biogeography.
c. ecology.
d. natural history.
e. environmentalism
B
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Where does the energy for ATP synthesis come from?
a. anabolism of complex molecules into simpler molecules b. catabolism of complex molecules into simpler molecules c. anabolism of simple molecules into complex molecules d. catabolism of simple molecules into complex molecules e. anabolism of complex molecules directly into ATP
Some of the most common autoimmune disorders include those that affect the joints (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), muscles (polymyalgia rheumatica), blood vessels (giant cell arteritis), tear and salivary glands (Sjogren's syndrome), or a differing variety of body tissues (systemic lupus erythematosus). What do these various disorders have in common? (Check all that apply.)
_____ The immune system is attacking the body's own tissues. _____ They are caused by bacterial pathogens. _____ They are caused by hypersensitivity to allergens like peanuts, gluten, or pollen. _____ They are caused by lifestyle choices like smoking. _____ They are psychological. _____ They are treated by suppressing the immune system. _____ They involve failure of immunological tolerance.
Four of the following statements are true of predator-prey coevolution. Which one is FALSE?
a. Each species exerts selection pressure on the other. b. Predators are selective agents that favor improved prey defenses. c. Prey with better defenses are selective agents that favor better predator hunting skills. d. Coevolution only occurs in animals and is usually seen after one reproductive generation. e. Camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry are all examples of coevolution tactics.
Pasteurization is a more rigorous process than canning.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)