-This Small Residential Pond in the Middle of This Subdivision

question 73

Multiple Choice

-This small residential pond in the middle of this subdivision is most likely

• A)a natural pond that happened to be in the region where the homes were built.
• B)part of a storm-water management system,to reduce erosion from runoff.
• C)constructed specifically as a source of water for people to use to irrigate their lawns.
• D)part of the sewage treatment facility that serves the homes in this region.

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Definitions:

Genetic Variability

The variation in the DNA sequence in each of our genomes, which contributes to the uniqueness of each individual's physical and behavioral traits.

Heritability

The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait (among individuals in a population) that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors.

Surrogacy

An alternative form of reproduction in which a woman (the surrogate) is impregnated and carries a fetus to term and agrees to turn the baby over to a woman, man, or couple who will raise it.

Genetic Relative

A family member related by blood, sharing common ancestors, and thus also sharing genes or hereditary traits.