In a typical terrestrial ecosystem, energy input comes directly from the sun, and it is converted to chemical energy through photosynthesis. interestingly, an unusual ecosystem can exist in the absence of sunlight. what could be the source of energy?

Which of these has happened to your food by the time it reaches your small intestine? a. all the macromolecules have been broken down completely. b. lipids and starches have been partially broken down. c. starches and proteins have been partially broken down. d. proteins and lipids have been broken down into subunits.

Climate warming trends allow plant and insect species to inhabit larger ranges. select the best answer from the choices provided

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)