What are mutations?

a) changes in nucleotides of a dna molecule that affect the genetic message

b) repairs of damage to dna molecules by specialized enzymes

c) removal of damaged dna nucleotides by enzyme molecules

d) reduction in the rate of replication of dna due to regulatory mechanisms

Rachel ate a piece of fruit and happened to drop the seeds in her backyard. after a few weeks, she saw a small plant with flowers growing in the backyard. which group does this plant belong to? a. angiosperms b. gymnosperms c. pteridophytes d. bryophytes e. chytrids

Hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive aquatic plant and one of the most serious aquatic pests in florida. hydrilla has already been introduced to hundreds of bodies of water throughout florida, hydrilla is difficult to control because it grows rapidly and survives in many different water depths and conditions. hydrilla • describe how hydrilla affects native plant and animal species. include both a biotic and an abiotic limiting factor. • suggest one biotic and one abiotic recommendation that could slow the spread of hydrilla

Agene pool: a) is the collection of all the alleles found in a single species b) is the collection of all the alleles found in a single population c) is the collection of all the chromosomes found in a single population d) is the collection of genes in a species that allow the individuals to swim