Due to sun damage, a skin cell acquired a mutation in DNA sequence in a gene essential for cell survival. This mutation, however, was not passed on to the offspring of the organism. Which explanation best accounts for this observation?

The rapid decomposition of organic matter produces evidence which supports: the slow accumulation of coal deposits long ages of the earth rapid burial of vast amounts of vegetation biblical account of noah's flood

Which is a function of vascular tissue? a. to perform photosynthesis b. to transport water and nutrients c. to absorb minerals and sugar d. to interact with soil fungi

Which of these statements is true about autotrophs, but not heterotrophs? a. they use sugar and oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water. b. they use chlorophyll and oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water. c. they use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make sugars. d. they use sunlight, water, and oxygen to make chlorophyll.