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Biology Session 2
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29
Placental mammals are one group
of mammals. Using DNA evidence,
scientists have concluded that the
ancestor of placental mammals diverged
from other mammal groups about
160 million years ago.
The analysis of which of the following
types of evidence would best verify
this conclusion?
A. behaviors
B. cells
C. diets
D. fossils
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30
In the ocean, some bacteria break down
oil instead of glucose for energy. There
is often a low concentration of oxygen
in the areas where these bacteria are
found.
Which of the following statements best
explains why the oxygen concentration
is often low where these bacteria are
found?
A. The bacteria develop cell nuclei in
the presence of the oil.
B. The bacteria perform a process
similar to photosynthesis with the oil.
C. The bacteria use oxygen and release
carbon dioxide as they break down
the oil.
D. The bacteria make their membranes
more permeable to oxygen as they
break down the oil.
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31
The New England cottontail is the only
rabbit native to New England. Current
populations are small and isolated
because of habitat loss. Scientists are
concerned about the possible extinction
of the New England cottontail.
Which of the following statements
explains why having small and isolated
populations puts these rabbits at risk
for extinction?
A. Diet requirements of the rabbits are
changed, making the emigration
rate increase.
B. Male-to-female ratios in the
populations are changed, making
the birth rate fall to zero.
C. Immigration is increased, making it
harder for the rabbits to successfully
compete for resources.
D. Genetic variation is decreased,
making the populations less able
to adapt to environmental changes.