A particular sea bird has a Type 1 survival curve, and older female birds produce more eggs than younger birds. What is an evolutionary strategy of these birds?

a. young birds reach maturity rapidly
b. reproduction is delayed
c. birds reach maturity slowly
d. both a and b
e. both b and c


E

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Mitochondria are transmitted from mothers to ____

a. all of their daughters through the cytoplasm of the egg b. all of their sons through the cytoplasm of the egg c. all of their children through the cytoplasm of the egg d. 50% of their children through the X chromosome e. 50% of daughters through the X chromosome

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Experiments that are done inside a living cell are described by the Latin term

A) in vino. B) in vito. C) in vivo. D) in vitro.

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Because of the low penetration power of electrons, samples for transmission electron microscopy must be extremely thin. A(n) ________ is able to cut sections as thin as 20 nm

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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