The leaves of a plant are dotted with openings known as stomata. when open, stomata allow the plant to exchange gases and allow moisture to evaporate, to draw water from the roots up into the plant. these activities the plant to: . maintain homeostasisb. synthesize mineralsc. produce light energyd. decompose organic matter

German cockroaches, bulging eyes, bu, are recessive to normal eyes, bu , and curved wings, cv, are recessive to straight wings, cv . both traits are encoded by autosomal genes that are linked. a cockroach has genotype bu bu cv cv, and the genes are in repulsion. which set of genes will be found in the most common gametes produced by this cockroach?

Which is not a likely outcome after extensive irrigation of dry farmland? useless, unproductive soil salinization of the soil depletion of groundwater nutrient-rich soil

Hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive aquatic plant and one of the most serious aquatic pests in florida. hydrilla has already been introduced to hundreds of bodies of water throughout florida, hydrilla is difficult to control because it grows rapidly and survives in many different water depths and conditions. hydrilla • describe how hydrilla affects native plant and animal species. include both a biotic and an abiotic limiting factor. • suggest one biotic and one abiotic recommendation that could slow the spread of hydrilla