Which of the following best explains the role of deep sea coral reefs in the environment? a) they are responsible for fouling fishing lines. b) they are a quick-growing food source for deep water predators. c) they provide a critical habitat for many other organisms. d) they are a record of past climate conditions. e) they remove harmful microbes from the ocean.

Which of the following statements is true about taste bud preferences? a. taste buds respond exclusively to a certain taste sensation, like saltiness. b. taste buds have the ability to respond to all of the taste sensations. c. taste buds do not differentiate between bitter and salty sensations. d. taste buds have the capability to detect three taste sensations.