List two characteristics that have contributed to the biological success of the insects, and briefly explain the adaptive
value of each characteristic that you identified. What will be an ideal response?
Exoskeleton: protection against predators and water loss
Segmentation: allows mobility and permits specialization of segments
Jointed appendages: can be specialized for locomotion and feeding
Ability to fly: facilitate wide distribution and survival
High reproductive capacity including metamorphosis: survival of the species
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. Which of the following are most likely to be found growing on salted or dried foods?
A. fungi B. bacteria C. viruses D. protozoa
How many chromosomes do Klinefelter and Turner syndromes have, respectively?
What will be an ideal response?
Recombination between sister chromatids produces new combinations of alleles that may be beneficial to the species
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which conclusion is best supported by these data?
1.Infected children lived in areas with greater numbers of mosquitoes.
2.A higher number of mosquitoes were attracted to children that contained gametocytes.
3.Plasmodium secrete a chemical that mosquitoes can detect in the air.
4.Children without Plasmodium infection were least attractive to mosquitoes.