As a Rule of Thumb, a 10-Fold Increase in the Abundance

question 64

Multiple Choice

As a rule of thumb, a 10-fold increase in the abundance of an organism is associated with ____________________ in size.

• A) a 10-fold increase
• B) a 10-fold decrease
• C) a proportional increase
• D) no change

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Definitions:

Primary Sex Characteristic

Physical features that are directly involved in reproduction, such as the ovaries in females and the testes in males.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones, including estrogen and progesterone.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which are involved in stress responses.

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome that is typically present in males, carrying genes that determine male sexual traits.