Orchid seeds are tiny, with virtually no endosperm and with miniscule cotyledons. if such seeds are deposited in a dark, moist environment, then which of the following represents the most likely means by which fungi might assist in seed germination, given what the seeds lack?
a) by transferring some chloroplasts to the embryo in each seed
b) by providing the seeds with water and minerals
c) by providing the embryos with some of the organic nutrients the fungi have absorbed
d) by strengthening the seed coat that surrounds each seed

Ocean waves move up and down in circles, but transmit horizontally toward the shore.

When organisms are classified ,they are given a two part name

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening