AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

DARWIN’S THEORY OF NATURAL SELECTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which explains why the light-colored Himalayan rabbit can survive in the snowy mountains while dark-colored rabbits cannot?
A
The light-colored Himalayan rabbit has no predators in the mountains
B
Dark-colored rabbits taste better than light-colored rabbits to the wolves that eat them
C
Light-colored rabbits absorb more heat and stay warmer in the winter than the dark-colored rabbits
D
Predators can readily locate dark-colored rabbits in the snow but not light-colored rabbits
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Light-colored rabbits absorb more heat and stay warmer in the winter than the dark-colored rabbits.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of these best demonstrates mutualism between certain types of bacteria and humans? Intestinal bacteria obtain nutrients from the gut and produce vitamin K used by humans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Caulerpa quickly spread over the sea floor, crowding out many species including sponges, corals, sea fans, and lobsters. Which statement explains the most likely impact Caulerpa has had on the biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea? The presence of Caulerpa within an ecosystem is an indicator of the ecosystem’s health.

Detailed explanation-4: -What effect does continual mowing have on the ecology of the field? A Mowing increases the likelihood of nonnative species displacing native species.

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