A group of organisms of the same species within a community is called a

A. niche.
B. community.
C. population.
D. habitat.
E. biome.


Answer: C

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A heterozygote could have a variety of phenotypes depending on whether or not the mutation is recessive, dominant, or haploinsufficient. In this example, the gene A is necessary to form a tail in mice. If the mouse is a heterozygote (A/a), then what

would you predict the phenotype to be if the mutation was recessive, dominant, or haploinsufficient. What will be an ideal response?

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Prions are created when normal proteins in the body ____

a. combine with large ribosomal subunit and become infectious b. exchange several long sections of amino acids with other infected proteins c. refold into a different and infectious three-dimensional shape that kills cells in the brain and nervous system d. undergo mutation and create hundreds of copies of themselves e. invade the immune system, causing it to mistakenly destroy the body's healthy tissue

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A spider and an insect are both arthropods, but they have some different characteristics. Choose the descriptions that are true for BOTH a spider and an insect. Check all that apply.  

_____  They have a head, a thorax, and an abdomen. _____  They have an open circulatory system. _____  Some species are carnivorous and some are herbivorous. _____  They have a chitinous exoskeleton. _____  They have spinnerets. _____  They molt. _____  They are members of Ecdysozoa. _____  They have sensory antennae. _____  They have metamorphosis. Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required?   Gather Content · What do you already know about arthropods?   Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer?   Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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