Define conservation biology and distinguish it from the science of ecology

What will be an ideal response?


Conservation biology is a science that seeks to protect native species, communities and ecosystems
from the effects of human activity. Conservation biology is based on the assumption that there is a
biodiversity crisis while ecology is not based on any assumptions per se.

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A. Metaphase B. Prometaphase C. Telophase D. Anaphase E. Prophase

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Chromosomes first become visible during 

A. telophase. B. prophase. C. anaphase. D. metaphase.

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Although communities tend toward equilibrium, their most common state is one of dynamic response to changing conditions.

a. true b. false

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Albinism, lack of pigmentation in humans, results from an autosomal recessive gene (a). Two parents with normal pigmentation have an albino child. What is the probability that their next child will be an albino girl?

A) 1/8 B) 1/2 C) 1/3 D) 1/4 E) 3/4

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