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You Study Two Populations of Mice,a Lean Population and an Obese

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You study two populations of mice,a lean population and an obese population.You measure the calories released from digested food by the microorganisms in the microbiomes isolated from the digestive tracts of the two mouse populations.One of the microbiomes releases significantly more calories than the other.Which microbiome would be likely to release significantly more calories? What significance might this have for human health?


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Aquatic Species

Organisms that live in water environments, including both freshwater and marine species.

Melanoma-Causing Effects

The potential consequences of exposure to certain substances or radiation that can increase the risk of developing melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.

Sunlight

The natural light emitted by the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis in plants, influences climate and weather, and provides energy and warmth to the Earth's surface.

Ozone

A molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms, important in the stratosphere for protecting the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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