The age of the Earth is estimated at 4.6 billion years. When are the first unicellular organisms thought to have evolved on Earth?

What will be an ideal response?


3.2 to 3.4 billion years ago

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a. area for gas exchange b. growth c. support d. water conservation

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________ lowers blood sugar levels; ________ raises it

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The energy of wavelengths that appear ________ is LEAST useful to photosynthesis

A) red B) green C) blue D) orange

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Which examples would be considered different species under the biological species concept? Check all that apply.  

_____  Two bear species are able to breed in zoos, but have separate ranges in nature. _____  Two skunk species look morphologically similar, but are unable to interbreed. _____  Two snake species look different, but often form fertile hybrids. _____  Two plant species with no gene flow between them. _____  Two tree species have different leaf shapes, but form hybrids in their overlapping ranges. 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 the biological species concept?   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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