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A Population of Plants Experiences Several Years of Severe Drought

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A population of plants experiences several years of severe drought. Much of the population dies due to lack of water, but a few individuals survive. You set out to discover the physiological basis for their adaptation to such an extreme environmental change. You hypothesize that the survivors have the ability to synthesize higher levels of ________ than their siblings do.


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Insulin Levels

Refer to the concentration of insulin in the bloodstream, which is crucial for regulating blood glucose levels.

Increased Appetite

A heightened desire to consume food, which can be influenced by physical, emotional, or psychological factors.

Decreased Appetite

A reduction in the desire to eat which can result from psychological, medical, or environmental factors.

High Level Insulin

An increased amount of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels, which can indicate conditions like hyperinsulinemia.

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