A DNA Similarity of 75% Between Two Organisms

question 2

Multiple Choice

A DNA similarity of 75% between two organisms

• A) suggests the organisms are closely related at the species level.
• B) suggests the organisms are not closely related at all.
• C) suggests the organisms may or may not be related.
• D) means the GC content in both organisms is 45%.
• E) means the GC content in one organism is 75% and 25% in the other.

Explain the concept of trophic cascades and their ecological consequences.

Evaluate the importance of species diversity and the mechanisms that maintain it.

Discern the implications of species extinctions on community dynamics and ecosystem functions.

Understand the concept and differences between primary and secondary succession.

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