Which general term is used to group various biological and behavioral properties of organisms that act to prevent or reduce interbreeding?

A) phyletic evolution
B) inbreeding
C) reproductive isolating mechanisms
D) genetic divergence
E) allopatric speciation


C

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A unidirectional process where a specific compound released by one organism has a negative effect on another organism is called

A. commensalism. B. negative cooperation. C. predation. D. amensalism.

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In temperate-zone lakes, a __________ and a fall

overturn cause vertical mixing of waters and trigger a burst of productivity. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which receptors would be involved in NaCl homeostasis?

a. photoreceptors b. chemoreceptors c. mechanoreceptors d. thermoreceptors e. osmoreceptors

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