Scientists identify hazards and assess exposure in the process of . a.
toxicity studies
b.
risk assessment
c.
risk characterization
d.
toxic assessment
e.
toxic dosage

b. risk assessment

Explanation:

risk assessment is the "process of gathering data and making assumptions to estimate short- and long-term harmful effects on human health or the environment from exposure to hazards associated with the use of a particular product or technology."

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clumped distribution, because you'de have all of the population gathered in a relatively small are.

it's the most common because it provides protection and a mate for reproduction

example: humans, seeweed, cattles, etc.

a- all cells come from pre-existing cells