Answer:
Some organism reproduce by asexual reproduction because it does not requires much energy and is very convenient.
This type of reproduction does not requires two parent. They do not involve the fusion of male and female gamete.
The offspring produced by this process are same and it does not requires much time to produce offspring.
There is no variation in the offspring and the stability of organism produced by asexual reproduction is less as compared to that of sexual.
Final answer:
Organisms reproduce asexually to rapidly produce offspring without needing a mate, resulting in a quickly growing population of genetically identical individuals, which can be beneficial in stable environments but a disadvantage in changing ones.
Explanation:
Some organisms reproduce asexually because this method of reproduction can be very quick and does not require the meeting of male and female organisms. Asexual reproduction allows for the rapid growth of a population since every individual is capable of reproduction, leading to advantages in certain environmental conditions. Asexual reproduction often results in offspring that are exact genetic clones of the parent, which can be beneficial if the parent's traits are well suited to the environment.
However, it also means that all offspring carry the same genetic vulnerabilities, which can be a disadvantage in changing or unpredictable environments. Sexual reproduction introduces genetic variation which can be advantageous for populations in variable environments, as it enhances adaptability and increases the chance of survival against diseases and environmental changes.
Why are most of Earth's deserts located in the subtropical zone?
A. These regions receive more sunlight than the equatorial region.
B. These regions receive less sunlight than the equatorial region.
C. These regions are very warm but less humid than other regions.
D. These regions are very warm but more humid than other regions.
Most Earth's deserts are located in the subtropical zone because of atmospheric high-pressure systems that inhibit cloud formation and precipitation, leading to very dry conditions with low humidity.
The reason most of Earth's deserts are located in the subtropical zone is because of atmospheric circulation patterns and the associated high-pressure systems that exist between 15° and 30° north and south latitude. These high-pressure areas are characterized by descending dry air, which inhibits the formation of clouds and precipitation, leading to dry conditions. Furthermore, the presence of mountain ranges often leads to the formation of a rain shadow on the lee side, where deserts like the Mohave and Sonoran can be found. These geographic factors contribute to making subtropical deserts very dry because they receive low annual precipitation. High evaporation rates and variable and unpredictable rainfall define these deserts, such as the Sahara and the Namib.
Thus, the correct answer to the student's question is C: These regions are very warm but less humid than other regions.
Name at least two specific elements of the golden toad's cloud forest habitats
The forests soil, rocks, leaf litter, humidity, plant life, and seasonal pools of water.
I apologize if this is not what you meant.
The specific elements of the golden toad's cloud forest habitats are the local trees and the presence of ponds.
What is Habitat?Habitat may be defined as a type of natural environment for which a particular species is best adapted due to natural selection. In other words, it is the area where the basic demands of an organism are fulfilled such as food, mating partner, space, shelter, etc.
The golden toads always surround themselves with local trees. They also require water for some metabolic as well as physiologic functions, so they utilize the area of the pond that is also one of the specific elements in their habitat.
Both of these specific elements give protection as well as a fundamental stage for the golden toads to perform their natural functions.
Therefore, the specific elements of the golden toad's cloud forest habitats are the local trees and the presence of ponds.
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11. A red and a white snapdragon are crossed, and their offspring is pink. This is an example of
A. Mendel's law of independent assortment.
B. Mendel's law of dominance.
C. incomplete dominance.
D. codominance
12. ( Figure is the first picture: Refer to the figure showing a pedigree of a family affected by a sex-linked recessive disorder. If a female is a carrier for a sex-linked recessive disorder, is it possible for her sons to be unaffected by the disorder? Choose the best answer and explanation.
A. Yes, this is possible. Males receive an X chromosome from their mother. If their mother is a carrier, a male has a 50 percent chance of being affected by the disease and a 50 percent chance of being unaffected.
B. No, this isn't possible. If a mother is a carrier of an X-linked recessive disorder, her sons will be affected by the disease and her daughters will be carriers of the disease.
C. No, this isn't possible. X-linked recessive disorders can't "skip" generations like other genetic disorders.
D. Yes, this is possible. Males receive an X chromosome from their mother. If their mother is a carrier, the mutated X chromosome won't be passed on to sons and so they'll be unaffected.
13. What are the two main phases of the cell cycle?
A. Prophase and anaphase
B. Replication phase and recombination phase
C. Multiplication phase and division phase
D. Interphase and mitosis
14. What were the goals of the Human Genome Project?
A. The goals of the Human Genome Project were to sequence DNA from 50 different species, including humans, and to understand the gene that causes cancer.
B. The goals of the Human Genome Project were to sequence human DNA and to identify all genes present in human DNA.
C. The goals of the Human Genome Project were to sequence human DNA and to understand how it's damaged by exposure to toxins.
D. The goals of the Human Genome Project were to sequence human DNA and to identify the differences between human and chimpanzee DNA.
15. The rearrangement of genetic information so that offspring can inherit new genetic combinations is called
A. recombination.
B. gene editing.
C. replication.
D. gene expression.
16. The central dogma of molecular biology is that DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then _______ to protein.
A. transferred
B. translated
C. transduced
D. transformed
17. A three-letter sequence of mRNA that encodes for a specific amino acid is called a/an _______. A series of these links specific amino acids together to form a polypeptide.
A. encryption
B. codon
C. gene
D. DNA
18. Refer to the partially completed Punnett square. Purple flowers (P) are dominant to white flowers (w). What do you predict about the flower color of the offspring resulting from this cross?
A. About 25 percent of the offspring will have white flowers, and about 75 percent of the offspring will have purple flowers.
B. All of the offspring will have purple flowers.
C. About half of the offspring will have purple flowers, and about half of the offspring will have white flowers.
D. About 75 percent of the offspring will have purple flowers, and about 25 percent of the offspring will have white flowers.
19. Cells can interact with other cells
A. that are nearby or within the same tissue.
B. nearby or throughout the body, depending on the type of cell-cell interaction.
C. during specific stages of the cell cycle.
D. that originated from the same stem cells.
20. (SHOWN IN firstPICTURE) Refer to the figure showing a pedigree of a family affected by an X-linked recessive disorder. A female in generation 3 isn't a carrier of the disorder. How can this be?
A. Females receive X chromosomes from their fathers only, which are unaffected in this case.
B. Females don't have X chromosomes so aren't affected by gene disorders passed on the X chromosome.
C. Females receive an X chromosome from each parent. If a mother is a carrier of an X-linked recessive disorder, her daughters have a 50 percent chance of receiving her normal X chromosome and a 50 percent chance of receiving her mutated X chromosome.
D. Females receive an X chromosome from each parent, but in cases of recessive disorders, the mutated chromosome isn't passed on to daughters.
Answer:
11. D.
12. A.
13. D.
14. B.
15. A.
16. B.
17. B.
18. Refer to the explanation (I highlighted it so you can browse easier)
19. B.
20. C.
Explanation:
11. Codominance is a non-mendelian inheritance pattern. It is when two dominant traits are inherited and both are expressed in the organism. Because both are dominant, a blended expression of the trait results in the off-springs.
12. Look at the cross for this problem below:
XHXh and XHY
XH Y
XH XHXH XHY
Xh XHXh XhY
The mother is a carrier, so that means she is heterozygous for the trait hemophilia. Look at the sections with XY. We see that a son can inherit the recessive trait and the other does not.
13. The two main stages of the cell cycle would be interphase and mitosis. Interphase is the phase of the cell-cycle where the cell prepares for cell division. It is at interphase where DNA is duplicated and the cell grows. Mitosis is the actual phase where division takes place.
14. The Human Genome Project or HGP is a collaborative research program that aims to determine the COMPLETE sequence of the human DNA and to identify the locations of the genes in the sections of all chromosomes. It also aims to create maps that link inherited traits across generations.
15. Recombination is a genetic process where DNA is broken down and then recombined to poduce different traits in the off-springs. This can be done between different organisms to produce combined traits.
16. From mRNA, the sequence is translated by the tRNA or transfer RNA. The tRNA carry amino acids that code for specific sequences. These amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
17. 3-letter sequences in mRNA code for a specific amino acid. These are collectively known as codons. These codons match up with anti-codons of tRNA which code for specific amino acids.
18. For this problem, you did not provide a Punnet but I can help you out by showing you the different possible crosses because the answer would depend on the cross. Look at the attached image.
If your problem is like CROSS 1 then the answer would be 75 percent would be Purple and 25 percent would be white.
If your problem is like CROSS 2 then the answer would be ALL will be purple.
If your problem is like CROSS 3 or CROSS 4, the answer would be half of the offspring will have purple and half would have white.
19. Cells interact with other cells nearby and throughout the body depending on what needs to be done. Cells can interact with nearby cells directly, or they can do this chemically or through other processes as well, especially when they are far apart.
20. Females receive X chromosomes from both parents. Females have a pair of X chromosomes. Going back to your problem, because the trait is recessive and the mother is only a carrier and the father is not a carrier, the chances of a female off-spring inheriting the trait would be 50%. You can look at the cross below:
XHXh and XHY
XH Y
XH XHXH XHY
Xh XHXh XhY
As you can see in the cross, one of the daughters did not receive the recessive trait XHXH.
Approximately, when was the structure of DNA first described?
1900
1950
1800
1850
It was not until 1953 that James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin figured out the structure of DNA — a double helix — which they realized could carry biological information
Answer:
1950
Explanation:
My cat ate my dog alive. What do I do?
Get a new dog....................
Get a new dog and sell the cat. You don’t want the same thing to happen again! Or just wait until the cat dies then get a dog so they all can have peace! :)
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Robert was told by a friend that if you place unused batteries in a refrigerator, they would last longer.He wanted to see is this was true.He hypothesized that if the temperature is colder, then the battery power would last longer. Robert brought some batteries. He placed 1 of them in the refrigerator,1 on his desk, and 1 on a heating pod.One week later, Robert tested 3 batteries with a battery tester.He repeated the test 3 more times for a total of 4 weeks. He used the same size batteries.
Independed Variable:
dependent variable:
constants:
control:
The independent variable here is the temperature of the batteries. It is the variable being manipulated throughout the experiment.
The dependent variable is the amount of battery power each individual battery will have after testing.
The constants are the different temperatures each of the three batteries are exposed to, as they don't actually change at any point during the experiment.
And finally the control group is the battery not exposed to a modified temperature, i.e the one sitting on the desk.
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A government agency collects health data of everyone living along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The rate of illness among the study group is compared to the general population. What type of experimental design is being used?
Answer:Geographical cohort study
Explanation:
Answer:
geographical cohort study
Explanation:
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Based on the energy pyramind seen here, which group of organisms is the primary consumer?
A) predator fish
B) birds and mammals
C) insects and zooplankton
It would be c) insects and zooplankton
the answer is c)insects and zooplankton
In the carbon cycle, the role of plants is to
A. convert nitrogen from the soil into carbon dioxide.
B. remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
C. release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
D. break down dead organisms into usable matter.
Answer:
The answer is B to remove carbn dioxide from the atmospehre your welcome and i hope your happy
Explanation:
Answer:
The correct answer is option B, that is, remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Explanation:
When one studies the carbon cycle taking place on the Earth, the plants are considered as a good starting point. The plants exhibit a procedure known as photosynthesis, which allows them to take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The plants captivate carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water to produce their own food, develop, and discharge oxygen via the process of photosynthesis.
How do plants reproduce?
1. Sexually
2. Asexually
Plants produce sexually by generating pollen or spores which is carried onto other plants by animals.
Some plants may also reproduce asexually, in which case the offspring will be genetically same.
Answer
Both, sexual and asexual
On what bases are galaxies classified?
A) Density and volume
B) mass and temperature
C) shape and structure
D) temperate and size
The answer is C. Shape and structure!
Alicia is listening to a song on the radio. Which atmospheric layer allows her to hear the song?
ionosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
Answer:
The ionosphere allows Alicia to her the song on radio.
Explanation:
The ionosphere is in the upper atmosphere. It affects the propagation of radio waves because is where sufficient ionization can exist. The radiation from the sun in this layer ionizes atoms and molecules here, the molecules liberate electrons and they create a space of free electron and ions.
Radio waves are affected by the ionosphere because radio waves in this frequency range are effectively reflected by the ionosphere, they don´t penetrate through the atmosphere. This reflections enable wave propagation large distance.
The ionosphere affects the radio spectrum from low frequencies up to super high frequencies.
Heat _____.
has less energy than visible light
has longer wavelengths than X-rays
is not part of the EM spectrum
is trapped by nitrogen in the atmosphere
I think it’s A) heat has less energy than visible light
Explanation:
Visible light is everywhere. All the colors you see in the world are from visible light. Therefore, visible light has a lot of energy in order to make us see what we see.
Macromolecules is to carbohydrate, as nucleotide is to
Answer:
a compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group. Nucleotides form the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA.
Explanation:
Macromolecules are to carbohydrates as nucleotides are to nucleic acids.
In Biology, macromolecules are large molecules formed by the polymerization of smaller units called monomers. A carbohydrate is a type of macromolecule made up of monomers called monosaccharides. Similarly, a nucleic acid is a type of macromolecule made up of monomers called nucleotides.
A nucleotide is a small molecule consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base. Nucleotides are linked together to form long chains called nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA. This relationship is similar to how monosaccharides link to form carbohydrates.
Therefore, just as a carbohydrate is a type of macromolecule, a nucleotide is a building block of nucleic acids.
Describe major challenges to the green environment that are caused directly or indirectly by the built environment
Answer:
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Explanation:
How are sex-linked traits inherited?
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Regions of the sex chromosomes in the parents cross over, thus creating new traits in the offspring.
Alleles are passed from the parents' sex chromosomes to the sex chromosomes in the offspring.
Sex-linked traits are traits that are determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes (X and Y chromosomes). In humans, females have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).
When it comes to the inheritance of sex-linked traits, the key factor is the sex of the parent transmitting the gene to the offspring. For traits located on the X chromosome, the inheritance pattern is as follows:
If a father carries a sex-linked allele on his X chromosome, he can only pass it on to his daughters because he passes his Y chromosome to his sons. Thus, daughters have a 50% chance of inheriting the allele, while sons will not inherit it.
If a mother carries a sex-linked allele on one of her X chromosomes, she can pass it on to both her sons and daughters. Daughters have a 50% chance of inheriting the allele from their mother, and sons have a 50% chance of inheriting the allele from their mother as well.
Examples of sex-linked traits in humans include color blindness and hemophilia, both of which are located on the X chromosome.
It is important to note that the inheritance patterns for sex-linked traits differ from those of traits located on autosomes (non-sex chromosomes). For autosomal traits, both parents can equally pass on alleles to sons and daughters, with each offspring having a 50% chance of inheriting the allele from each parent.
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In the nineteenth century, what was known about atoms?
A. The atom determines the chemical property of an element. B. The exact structure of all atoms C. The half-life of all atoms D. The number of atoms that exist in the world is increasing.
Answer:
A. The atom determines the chemical property of an element.
Explanation:
Answer:
A. The atom determines the chemical property of an element.
Explanation:
An atom is made up protons, electrons and neutrons. The atoms valance electrons determine its chemical properties. For example, Na has 1 valance electron. Na just like all other alkali elements lose that one outermost electron to form a cation thus gaining an octet. Because of the one valance electron, alkali elements show metallic property and other chemical properties. If an atom has an unstable nucleus then it becomes radioactive.
Subject: Science
Would you be able to see a quasar from earth?
Answer: no
Explanation: a quasar is in the middle of our galaxy you might be able to see one if you had a very very very good telescope that could see that far
Which of the following is the correct order from simplest to most complex for the levels of organization in the human body?
Could you list the options? Without the options, I would say it goes atom, molecule/compound, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ systems, organism.
Answer:
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
Explanation:
The timely removal of crops from the field is called
Answer:
harvesting or harvest
Explanation:
The term 'timely removal of crops' refers to harvesting, but the question seems to involve practices like slash-and-burn, known as swidden or shifting cultivation, and crop rotation. These practices help maintain soil fertility and prevent nutrient depletion in agricultural areas.
However, the description provided seems to reference a variety of agricultural practices that involve clearing land for farming. One such practice is slash-and-burn agriculture, also known as swidden or shifting cultivation, where land is cleared by cutting and burning vegetation. Crops are planted for several seasons, after which the plot is left to rejuvenate while the farmer moves on to a new area. This cycle allows the soil to recover and prevents the depletion of nutrients. Another related concept is crop rotation, where the crops are changed in a particular field to prevent exhausting the soil. Rotating crops contributes to soil health and helps manage pests and diseases.
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1. D. Displacement
2. N. Speed
3. L. Acceleration
4. H. Velocity
5. E. First Law of Motion
6. I. Balanced Forces
7. B. Force
8. K. Unbalanced Forces
9. P. Friction
10. O. Second Law of Motion
11. J. Thrid Law of Motion
12. Q. Air Resistance
13. C. Rolling Friction
14. G. Sliding Friction
15. A. Static Friction
16. S. Newton
17. R. Mass
18. M. Inertia
19. T. Weight
20. F. Newton's Laws of Motion
Which statement is true of cancer?
Mutations in certain genes cause tumors.
Tumor cells lack growth factors and DNA.
DNA mutations are unrelated to cancer.
Cancer results when cells stop dividing.
Answer:
Mutations in certain genes cause tumors.
Explanation:
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which led to population growth during the industrial revolution
The germ theory of disease.
The answer is the germ theory of disease
Compare and Contrast Mitosis and Meiosis
Answer: Meiosis is sexual, occurs in humans, plants, animals, and some fungi, and creates sex cells.
Mitosis is asexual, creates organisms that are genetically identical. Basically a copy of themselves.
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what percent of the earth's surface is island
Answer: Water covers 70% of the earth, so land covers 30%.
Let’s say your producer level began with 45000 kcal of energy
How much energy is at the primary consumer level?
How much energy is at the secondary consumer level?
How much energy is at the tertiary consumer level?
4500 energy is at the primary consumer
450 energy is at the secondary consumer 45 energy is at the tertiary consumer The reason for this is because each organism use 90% of energy for homeostasis or eternal balance and pass the 10% to another organism. Hope this helps.please add brainlist
When the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, North America will experience _____.
more direct rays and shorter days
more direct rays and longer days
more indirect rays and longer days
more indirect rays and shorter days
Answer:
B
Explanation:
If the North End is tilted towards the sun, North America gets more light. More light means longer days.
Answer:
The correct answer is more indirect rays and shorter days
Bobbie took this picture of the Grand Canyon. How was this canyon most likely formed? A) lava B) deposition C) wind erosion D) water erosion
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Water Erosion formed the canyon as it broke down sediments
The image for the question is not given and it is not available anywhere. However, the question can still be answered since the Grand canyon formation process is well known. The correct answer is given below-
Answer:
Option (D)
Explanation:
The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful features on earth. It is about 450 kilometers long and comprised of steep slopes. The Colorado River flows through the rocks of the canyon. This canyon is comprised of mostly sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, shale, and limestone and also metamorphic rocks are found. As the river flows, it cuts the softer sedimentary rocks that gave the shape and structure of the Grand Canyon. The river has been flowing through the canyon about 5 to 6 million years back.
Thus, the Grand Canyon was formed due to water erosion.
Hence, the correct answer is option (D).
What process can change igneous rock into sedimentary rock ?
Igneous rock can be transformed into sedimentary rock through weathering and erosion, which breaks down the rock into sediments.
Initially, igneous rocks on Earth's surface are exposed to weathering and erosion, which are processes that break down the rocks physically and chemically into smaller fragments. These fragments, once detached, are transported by agents like water, wind, or ice, a process called erosion. Eventually, these sediments are deposited, accumulating in places often underwater. Over time, the accumulated sediments undergo compaction and cementation, which are the key stages in the transformation of loose sediments into solid sedimentary rock. Compaction occurs as the weight of overlying sediments compresses the deeper layers, squeezing out water and reducing the space between particles. During cementation, minerals precipitate from water and fill the spaces between sediment particles, effectively gluing them together. This results in the formation of sedimentary rock layers, characterized by their strata.
how does gaseous exchange tale place in amoeba
Answer:
Simple organisms, such as theamoeba and earthworm, have a moist, permeable external surface. Oxygencan pass into them through this surface by diffusion. A large surface area is needed for effective gas exchange - so larger, more complex, organisms have special organs such as gills and lungs.
Explanation: