In terms of natural selection, what is the best description of an organism that is fit?
The organism is physically stronger than competing organisms.
The organism is physically stronger than organisms of a different species.
The organism is better able to survive and pass on traits to offspring than competing organisms.
The organism is a member of a population in which every member survives without competing

Secondary succession would most likely be taking place in a(n)

What sentence best supports the statement that hormones are involved in the regulation of homeostasis? a. the hormone erythropoeitin increases the production of red blood cells when oxygen levels are low. b. the hormone oxytocin promotes labor contractions of the uterus during childbirth. c. the hormone melatonin induces sleep and its production is slowed by exposure to light. d. the hormone cortisol suppresses the immune system and is produced when the body is under stress.

What is the function of the root cap? a. extra-absorbent cells in the root cap absorb more water and nutrients b. protect the meristematic area of the stem c. contains sensors for sunlight d. increases surface area of the root