Pair-Bonding in a Population of Prairie Voles Can Be Prevented

question 26

Multiple Choice

Pair-bonding in a population of prairie voles can be prevented by

• A)the ensuing confusion caused by introducing meadow voles.
• B)administering a drug that inhibits the brain receptor for vasopressin in males.
• C)administering a drug that turns on ADH receptor sites in male voles.
• D)dying the coat color from brown to blond in either male or female prairie voles.
• E)allowing the population size to reach critically low levels.

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Simplest Formula

A type of chemical formula that gives the smallest whole-number ratio of the component atoms. Compare with molecular formula and structural formula.

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Ionic Bond

The chemical attraction between a cation and an anion.

Equilibrium

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