Amature pine tree can have a biomass of several tons yet begins its life as a tiny seed, with a biomass of not more than a gram. what contributes to the huge increase in the pine tree's biomass?

Ascientist discovers a new body between the orbit of neptune and the kuiper belt. the object is round and travels in an orbit around neptune with other space objects. the scientist claims that she has found a new dwarf planet. where is the scientist’s error?

Cell specialization occurs by the process ofa. reproductionb. differentiationc. maturationd. growth

Which of the following describes a negative feedback loop? when the heart rate is too high, the body sends hormones that continually increase the heart rate higher. when a pregnant woman is in labor, the body sends hormones that increase the intensity of contractions, which then increases the secretion of the same hormones. when blood sugar is too low, the body sends hormones that raise blood sugar until it reaches a typical level and hormone secretion slows. when a person is jogging, the body sends hormones that continually decrease the rate of oxygen supply to the legs.