Which Status Is of Thgreatest Concern

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which status is of thgreatest concern?

• A)threatened
• B)vulnerable
• C)critically threatened
• D)endangered
• E)seriously threatened

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Definitions:

Gene

Unit of heredity existing as alleles on the chromosomes; in diploid organisms, typically two alleles are inherited—one from each parent.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Dominance Hierarchy

A social organization in which individuals within a group are ranked relative to one another in terms of dominance and submission.

Social Groups

Collections of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity or identity.