Modern Conservation Science Increasingly Aims at ________

question 10

Multiple Choice

Modern conservation science increasingly aims at ________.

• A)protecting federally listed endangered species
• B)countering pollution
• C)sustaining entire ecosystems
• D)maintaining genetic diversity within species

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Definitions:

Secondary Oocyte

Oocyte in which the second meiotic division stops at metaphase II unless fertilization occurs.

Corpus Luteum

Yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary in the site of a ruptured vesicular follicle immediately after ovulation; secretes progesterone and estrogen.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid, important for male sexual and reproductive development, as well as muscle and bone mass.

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing joint stability and support.