Organisms that require increased pressure for optimum growth are called

A. osmotolerant.
B. osmophilic.
C. barotolerant.
D. barophilic.


Answer: D

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When plants are grown in hydroponic culture, their roots are suspended in an aerated solution. Why is the solution aerated? Check all that apply.  

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Evolution can be best defined as ________.

A. change in the gene pool of a population B. always taking a very long time to occur C. change in the composition of populations D. the production of new species

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What does the highest point on a bell-shaped curve represent?

A) maximum amount of variation in a trait B) heritability value of a trait C) number of people in the population who are heterozygous D) mean of the population

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