Which statement best describes the germ theory of disease? diseases are caused by bad-smelling poisonous vapors that contain decaying matter. diseases are created or generated spontaneously within the body. diseases can be isolated and grown in cultures. diseases are caused by the presence and action of specific microorganisms.

Ry was studying two populations of the same species of lizards. one population lived on an island and the other lived on the mainland. both populations were affected by a hurricane that hit the island and the mainland with equal force. a year later, henry was testing the gene frequency and saw a decrease in genetic variation in the island species, but not in the mainland species. which best describes a conclusion he might have reached? gene flow greatly affects small populations, but large populations can recover. genetic drift greatly affects small populations, but large populations can recover. gene flow greatly affects large populations, but small populations can recover. genetic drift greatly affects large populations, but small populations can recover.

Which skeletal system is represented by the shaded portion of the skeleton? spongy skeleton compact skeleton axial skeleton appendicular skeleton

Choose the best definition of allele. a. one of several possible versions of a gene, which each produce a different phenotype b. an organism that's purebred for a given trait c. the process of fertilizing a plant with pollen from another plant d. a set of genes that are located on the same chromosome and so are tightly linked