Choose the factors contributing to adaptive radiation of Drosophila in the Hawaiian Islands. Check all that apply.
_____ New islands are constantly being formed.
_____ There are high rates of mutation due to radioactive materials in the lava flows.
_____ The islands are highly volcanic.
_____ Drosophila species have no predators on the Hawaiian Islands.
__X__ New islands are constantly being formed.
_____ There are high rates of mutation due to radioactive materials in the lava flows.
__X__ The islands are highly volcanic.
_____ Drosophila species have no predators on the Hawaiian Islands.
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a. The blood culture system is most likely not correctly functioning. b. Brucella does not grow in the blood. c. The blood culture bottles are most likely expired. d. The blood should have been incubated for a minimum of 3 weeks.
The function of the secretory component of the IgA molecule is
A. to protect IgA from being destroyed by proteolytic enzymes. B. to coat the antigen. C. opsonization. D. to fix IgA to the antigen.
The interaction between two species in which both species may be harmed is known as ____
a. parasitism b. mutualism c. competition d. predation e. commensalism
Making and breaking molecules in the body require the aid of ________ to help the reactions proceed.
A. blood B. enzymes C. water D. heat