To Which of the Following Terrestrial Habitats Would It Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

To which of the following terrestrial habitats would it be easiest for an aquatic animal to adapt?

• A) rain forest high temperature, high precipitation, high plant biomass)
• B) temperate forest moderate temperature, moderate precipitation, moderate plant biomass)
• C) subtropical desert high temperature, very low precipitation, low plant biomass)
• D) boreal forest low temperature, low precipitation, high plant biomass)
• E) tundra very low temperature, very low precipitation, low plant biomass)

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Definitions:

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where samples of the chorionic villi are taken to test for genetic disorders in the fetus.

Amniocentesis

Sampling of the amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus to obtain information about its development and genetic makeup. Compare with chorionic villus sampling.

Pedigrees

A diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next, used in genetics.

Phenotype

A group of visible traits in a person that arise from the interplay between their genetic code and environmental factors.