In the Shannon Index, the Mathematical Calculation of Species Diversity

question 191

Multiple Choice

In the Shannon index, the mathematical calculation of species diversity, H, incorporates measurements of

• A) species richness only, measured as proportion of total number.
• B) species richness only, measured as number of species.
• C) species evenness only, measured as proportion of total number.
• D) species evenness only, measured as number of species.
• E) species richness measured as number of species, and evenness measured as proportion of total number.

---

Definitions:

Osteosarcoma

A type of bone cancer that begins in the cells that form bones, most commonly occurring in teenagers and young adults.

Bone Marrow Transplantation

A medical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells.

Intensive Irradiation

A high-dose radiation therapy aimed at treating certain cancers or other pathological conditions by killing or damaging the targeted cells.

Ventilator-Dependent

A condition wherein a person requires the assistance of a mechanical ventilator to breathe.