Species richness in a community drastically declines after the removal of one species. This species was likely a(n) ____

a. mutualistic species
b. indicator species
c. pioneer species
d. keystone species
e. exotic species


d

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The Golgi apparatus:

A) modifies proteins that will be shipped elsewhere in the organism. B) synthesizes lipids and detoxifies molecules. C) processes and packages proteins, lipids, and other molecules. D) digests and recycles cellular waste products and consumed materials. E) directs cellular activity and stores hereditary information.

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