The Accompanying Figure Shows the Graph of Y = X² $y = x ^ { 2 } - 6$

question 50

Multiple Choice

The accompanying figure shows the graph of y = x² shifted to a new position. Write the equation for the new graph.

• A) \(y = x ^ { 2 } - 6\)
• B) \(y = x ^ { 2 } + 6\)
• C) \(y = ( x + 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(y = ( x - 6 ) ^ { 2 }\)

Understand the different roles of species within ecosystems and their ecological significance.

Comprehend the concepts and examples of plant defenses against herbivory.

Grasp the defining characteristics and examples of ecological niches.

Identify the various types of species interactions and their ecological impacts.

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Definitions:

Biomarkers

Biological molecules found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that are a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease.

Fossil Record

The collection of preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the past.

Grasses

A family of plants (Poaceae) that includes cereals, bamboos, and the grasses of natural grassland and cultivated lawns and pastures.

Herbivores

Organisms that eat primarily plants or plant material.