Which of these is a biotic factor of an ecosystem?
a.
the temperature of water in a stream
b.
the bacteria that live in the intestine of a rabbit
c.
the amount of water vapor present in a rain forest
d.
the rocks that provide cover for a rattlesnake

1. variations in a population of moths allow for some of its members to be able to adapt to environmental changes. the better adapted of the moths will be able to survive the change and thus prevail as the “fittest” of the species. (a) describe three mechanisms in which variation can occur within a species population. (b) explain which mechanism or mechanisms would be responsible for the survival of a population of peppered moths better than white moths in an environment affected by industrial soot. justify your answer.

Jasmine, at 33 months of age, is able to engage in some self-care behaviors but still has trouble with tasks such as putting on socks. a few months later, she accomplishes this same task relatively easily. the change in abilities is most likely due to

In one or two well-crafted paragraphs in your laboratory journal, summarize the process in which normal cells become cancer cells. your paragraph(s) must include each of the terms listed below. underline each term in your writing: