You are observing a population of lizards when you notice that the number of adults has increased and is higher than previously observed. One explanation for such an observation would include

A) reduction in death rate.
B) increased immigration.
C) increased emigration.
D) decreased emigration.
E) increased birth rate.


Ans: B) increased immigration.

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A polysome is

a. one of the units of a ribosome. b. the nuclear organelle that synthesizes RNA. c. an organelle that functions similarly to a ribosome during meiosis. d. the two units of a ribosome considered together. e. an mRNA molecule with several ribosomes attached.

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