In the Oceans on Either Side of the Isthmus of Panama

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the oceans on either side of the Isthmus of Panama are 30 species of snapping shrimp; some are shallow-water species, others are adapted to deep water. There are 15 species on the Pacific side and 15 different species on the Atlantic side. The Isthmus of Panama started rising about 10 million years ago. The oceans were completely separated by the isthmus about 3 million years ago.
In the figure, the isthmus separates the Pacific Ocean on the left (side A) from the Atlantic Ocean on the right (side B) . The seawater on either side of the isthmus is separated into five depth habitats (1-5) , with 1 being the shallowest.

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In which habitat should one find snapping shrimp most closely related to shrimp that live in habitat A4?
In which habitat should one find snapping shrimp most closely related to shrimp that live in habitat A4?

• A) A3
• B) A5
• C) B4
• D) either A3 or A5

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Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a crucial molecule in cellular energy transfer that drives various biological processes by providing energy.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for aerobic respiration in living organisms and accounting for about 21% of Earth's atmosphere.

NADH Reductase

An enzyme involved in the electron transport chain that helps in the transfer of electrons from NADH to other molecules.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that play a significant role in chemical reactions, pH balance, and cellular processes.