5)
a population of lizards lives in an isolated area where local rocks contain a high concentration of radioactive elements. a study of this population would most likely show
a) a lower than average mutation rate.
b) a higher than average mutation rate.
c) a higher survival rate than other lizard populations.
d) an increase in size compared to other lizard populations.

Which best describes red blood cells? a. they are colorless b. they protect against disease-carrying microorganisms c. they transport oxygen throughout the body d. they aid in blood clotting

Categorize each term as something that is typical of a scientific theory, a scientific hypothesis, or both. makes predictions

8) animals respond in various ways to stimuli detected through their senses. some of these responses are stimulated by the presence of danger. which of these animal responses is the best example of a response to an immediate threat? a) a rooster crows every morning at the first sign of light. b) as something approaches an octopus, it shoots a cloud of ink. c) from late fall until spring, bears hibernate to preserve energy. d) a dog is getting hot in the sunlight, so he moves to a shaded area.