The Observation That Members of a Population Are Uniformly Distributed

question 28

Multiple Choice

The observation that members of a population are uniformly distributed suggests that ________.

• A) resources are distributed unevenly.
• B) the members of the population are competing for access to a resource.
• C) the members of the population are neither attracted to nor repelled by one another.
• D) the density of the population is low.

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Definitions:

Endodermal Cells

Cells originating from the innermost layer of the embryo, which give rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Casparian Strip

A band of cell wall material found in the roots of plants, acting as a barrier to the passive flow of substances.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants that conducts water and dissolved nutrients upward from the root and also helps to form the woody element in the stem.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants that transports sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.