What is the purpose of protonephridia in flatworms?

a. To sense prey
b. To exchange gas
c. To respond to stimuli
d. To regulate fluid balance
e. To serve as a structure for sexual reproduction


d

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A colony of mice is treated with a noninfective form of the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. A

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What was the researchers' conclusion in the "ant plant" studies?

A. Nectar attracts herbivores and prevents them from eating the leaves. B. Tramp ants eat the leaves of plants with domatia. C. Any ants that occupy domatia protect the trees from herbivores. D. Herbivores are more likely to eat the leaves of plants with domatia. E. Tramp ants that occupy domatia protect the trees from herbivores.

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