A herd of zebras has 9 males and 62 females. During a one-year period, 22 foals that are born

survive and 25 adults die. Six females join the

herd. Three males and 11 females leave the herd.

Has the herd reached its carrying capacity for this

ecosystem? How do you know?

a. The herd has reached its carrying capacity

because the growth rate is negative.

b. The herd has reached its carrying

capacity because the growth rate

is positive.

c. The herd has not reached its carrying capacity

because the growth rate is negative.

d. The herd has not reached its carrying

capacity because the growth rate

is positive.

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening

What must be done to breed dogs for a partical trait

(6.02 mc)what affect do marine protected areas have on environmental quality? they increase environmental quality by preventing resource overuse. they increase environmental quality by adding new species. they decrease environmental quality by removing all human activity. they decrease environmental quality by adding recycling facilities.