Which statements about the adaptive radiation of New Zealand alpine buttercups are true? Check all that apply.A) Allopatric speciation occurred mainly during periods of glacial recession.B) Divergence occurred mainly during periods of glacial advance.C) The availability of a variety of habitats favored diversification.D) Reproductive isolation was reinforced mainly during periods of glacial recession.
What will be an ideal response?
B, C, D
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An infection of the membranes covering the brain is called
A. encephalitis. B. meningitis. C. arachnitis. D. ventriculitis.
Which association is NOT correct?
A. Lung cancer - symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath and blood in the sputum B. Cystic fibrosis - infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium M. tuberculosis C. Pneumonia - is a viral, bacterial or fungal infection that cause the bronchi to fill with pus and fluid D. Emphysema - chronic, incurable lung disorder in which the alveoli distend and the surface for gas exchange is reduced E. Pulmonary fibrosis - fibrous connective tissue builds up in the lungs preventing them from inflating properly
Of all of the chordate groups, why are there only two amniote groups (reptilia and mammalia)?
A) Amniotes are the only chordate group that has successfully survived the transition to land. B) The other craniate groups had brains that were not developed enough to allow the organisms to develop tool-building survival skills. C) The vertebral columns of the other vertebrates were not strong enough to survive the transition to land. D) The other jawed vertebrates were not able to obtain enough food to survive the transition to land.
If an individual was interested in eating a healthy breakfast that would provide them with energy for the entire day the breakfast should include which of the following foods?
A. Whole grain cereal with 4 ounces of milk. B. Scrambled eggs and refried beans. C. Two pieces of whole grain toast made with refined wheat flour. D. Two slices of bacon and one scrambled egg. E. All of the choices would provide energy for the entire day.