Which Statement About Patterson's Study of the Distributions of Tamias

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Patterson's study of the distributions of Tamias chipmunks in the southwestern United States is false?

• A) It found that in mountain ranges where two species were present, the overlap of their distributions was small.
• B) It found that in mountain ranges where only one species was present, that species was found over a broader distribution of habitats than would have been possible in the presence of a competitor.
• C) They were manipulative experiments.
• D) They suggested that competition is limiting the ranges of the species.

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Phosphate Bonds

High-energy chemical bonds found in many biological molecules such as ATP, which release energy when broken.

Chemical Work

The process of using and converting chemical energy to perform tasks within a cell, such as synthesizing biomolecules.

Mechanical Work

The transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to an object causing it to move.

Transport Work

The energy required to move substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, a fundamental process in cells to maintain homeostasis.