Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Desert Plants

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of desert plants?

• A) annuals common after periods of precipitation
• B) reduced leaf size or no leaves at all
• C) lianas with extensive epiphytes
• D) adaptations that conserve water
• E) adaptations to resist grazing by animals

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Definitions:

Speciation

The process through which new genetically distinct species evolve from a single ancestral species.

Geographic Isolation

A situation where a population of species is physically separated from exchanging genetic material with other populations due to geographical barriers, leading to divergent evolution.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of mechanisms that prevent members of different species from producing offspring, or ensure that any offspring are sterile, thereby maintaining species boundaries.

Transgenic Organism

An organism that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species, allowing it to express traits not originally found in its genome.