Grasslands Typically Lack Trees Because Seedlings Have Difficulty Surviving the

question 37

Multiple Choice

Grasslands typically lack trees because seedlings have difficulty surviving the

• A) frequent occurrence of fire.
• B) high temperatures.
• C) changing soils.
• D) temperate environment.

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Genes

Sequences of DNA that contain the instructions to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass traits to offspring.

Percent

A measure or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, commonly referred to as X and Y chromosomes in many species.

Female Mammals

Members of the mammalian species characterized by the possession of mammary glands with which they feed their young, and typically possessing two X chromosomes.