The images represent sexual and asexual reproduction. The offspring in images B and C are identical to the parents while the offspring produced in images A and D will vary from the parents. What processes account for the genetic variation in images A and
D?
A) pollination & fertilization
B) meiosis, mitosis, & mutation
c) production of sex cells via mitosis & zygote development via fertilization

Asmall number of finches are removed randomly from the wild and placed in a protected bird area. they are given as much food as they need and have plenty of space. why would natural selection not occur in this population? a. there is no reason for genetic mutation to occur. b. the birds compete for limited resources, c. the population has not reached carrying capacity. d. there is no genetic variation in the finches.

Which of the following is a consequence of urban heat islands? increased precipitation downwind of the city? increased precipitation upwind of the city? decreased winds within the city? increased winds within the city?

Apart of an ecosystem that can restrict the growth of a population is referred to as