Biologists in Which of the Following Applied Disciplines Must Understand

question 59

Multiple Choice

Biologists in which of the following applied disciplines must understand population ecology?

• A) forestry
• B) agronomy
• C) wildlife management
• D) forestry and agronomy
• E) forestry, agronomy, and wildlife management

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Definitions:

Proteoglycans

Large molecules composed of proteins and glycosaminoglycans that provide structural support in cellular matrices.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates outside the cell that provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Amino Sugars

A type of sugar molecule that contains an amino group in place of a hydroxyl group, found in many biopolymers and glycoproteins.

Fibronectin

A high-molecular weight glycoprotein of the extracellular matrix that binds to membrane-spanning receptor proteins called integrins, as well as to components such as collagen and fibrin.