Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor That Has

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor that has contributed to deforestation in the Caribbean?

• A) the accidental introduction of exotic caterpillars that killed forests throughout the region
• B) population growth
• C) commercial harvesting of lumber
• D) sugarcane plantations
• E) provide fuel

Comprehend the components and organization of a typical cell.

Relate cellular organelle functions to biological processes and cellular activities, including ATP synthesis and protein synthesis.

Understand the basis of genetic disorders and their effects at the cellular level.

Explain the role of osmosis and the movement of water relative to solute and ion concentrations.

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Definitions:

Migration

(1) The periodic or seasonal movement of an organism (individual or population) from one place to another, usually over a long distance.

Ectotherms

Organisms that regulate their body temperature through external sources, such as sunlight or a heated rock surface, rather than internal metabolic processes.

Behavioral Mechanisms

The biological and psychological processes that influence the actions and reactions of organisms to their environment.

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, vital for the proper functioning of metabolic processes.