SSC MTS EXAM

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BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A sea turtle has washed up on a remote section of a beach. This known as “stranding.” Stranding occurs when a dead sick or injured sea turtle washes up on the shoreline. Which statement best explains why “stranding” should be reported immediately to local authorities?
A
The information can be very useful to biologists and managers who are trying to protect the species.
B
The information can be very useful to protect sea turtles from predators.
C
The information can be very useful to local fisherman who try to catch fish that sea turtles eat.
D
The information can be very useful to tourists who may want to keep sea turtles as pets.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The zygote undergoes a process known as mitosis, in which it replicates its chromosomes (which carry each parent’s DNA) and then divides, resulting in two identical cells. These cells are called totipotent and have the ability to develop into a new organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -What has been the greatest effect of natural selection through the use of pesticides on certain insect populations? The rate of selection has increased because the pesticides do not kill the insects that are naturally resistant to it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since eukaryotic cells require aerobic respiration to produce ATP, a lack of a mitochondria would mean the cell wouldn’t have the necessary energy to live. Therefore, the cell would most likely die due to very low or no energy levels.

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