Which of the Following Statements Is a Likely Explanation for Why

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a likely explanation for why invasive species take over communities into which they have been introduced?

• A) Invasive species are less efficient than native species in competing for the limited resources of the environment.
• B) Invasive species are not held in check by the predators and agents of disease that have always been in place for native species.
• C) Invasive species have a higher reproductive potential than native species.
• D) Invasive species come from geographically isolated regions, so when they are introduced to regions where there is more competition, they thrive.

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Definitions:

Desmosome Junctions

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, particularly in tissues subjected to mechanical stress, binding cells together to form a strong layer or sheet.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissues that create a barrier to prevent leakage of materials through intercellular spaces.

Denatured

The process in which proteins or nucleic acids lose their tertiary structure and function due to external stress or compounds.

Gap Junctions

Cell structures that allow for the direct communication between cells through the connecting of cytoplasmic channels, enabling the transfer of various molecules and ions.