Suppose That You Are a Botanist Looking for New Species

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are a botanist looking for new species of C4 plants. Where should you focus your search?

• A)in Arizona
• B)in the Florida Everglades
• C)in an equatorial rainforest
• D)in Nova Scotia

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Definitions:

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Sex-Linked Abnormality

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A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.