A Small Orchid Plant That Is Found Only on a Tiny

question 37

Multiple Choice

A small orchid plant that is found only on a tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of Florida, has been listed as an endangered species. Which agency was responsible for listing this plant as endangered?

• A) National Marine Fisheries Service
• B) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• C) U.S. Botanical Survey
• D) International Commission on Rare Plants
• E) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Activity

Physical activity that occurs in the absence of enough oxygen for the complete burning of sugars, resulting in lactic acid production.

Slow-twitch Fibers

Muscle fibers characterized by their ability to sustain long endurance activities; they fatigue slower compared to fast-twitch fibers and are rich in mitochondria.

Muscular Strength

The maximal force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert against resistance in a single effort.

Anaerobic Respiration

A form of respiration using electron acceptors other than oxygen. It often occurs in bacteria and in muscle cells where oxygen is scarce.