What do these two conditions have in common: webbed fingers and
toes in humans and the development of cancer cells?
a. both are caused by excessive cell growth.
b. both are caused by a loss of apoptosis.
c. both are a result of exposure to carcinogenic compounds.
d. both are caused by excessive fat- soluble vitamin levels.
e. both are caused by infections from cancer- associated viruses

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.