The Species Richness of High-Latitude Communities Is ____ Compared with That

question 1

Multiple Choice

The species richness of high-latitude communities is ____ compared with that of low-latitude communities.

• A) low
• B) high
• C) no different
• D) more dense
• E) complex

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Definitions:

Capsules

In microbiology, a gelatinous covering that encloses some bacteria, enhancing their ability to cause disease.

Sex Pili

Hair-like structures on the surface of bacterial cells that are involved in the transfer of DNA during conjugation.

Chemical Signals

Molecules released by cells to communicate with each other, affecting the behavior or physiology of other cells.

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells (e.g., sperm and ovum) are fused, representing the earliest developmental stage of many organisms.