What increases the chances that a trait will be passed on to offspring? A
if the trait is vestigial

B
if the trait helps the organism compete for resources

C
if the trait comes from a mutation

D
if the trait is the production of a new protein

Which set of characteristics best describes sedimentary rock? a) largest type of rock, made of organic matter, hardest type of rock b) often contains layers, forms near sources of water, contains fossils c) least abundant type of rock, made of other rocks, made mostly of minerals d) most abundant type in earth's crust, made of magma/lava, contains no fossils

Juan and carol were studying invertebrates in biology. they knew that segmented or earth worms preferred a dark, moist habitat. during this lab, they would be investigating the responses of organisms called planaria or dugesia tigrina. these were simple flatworms that still had a one-way digestive system and a very simple nervous system. juan and carol placed the planaria in a petri dish containing cool, distilled water that was partially covered with black paper. they shined a light on the dish. next, they removed the paper and placed a small amount of chicken liver at one end of the dish. they added a few large salt crystals to the water. finally, they added drops of hot water to the cool water in the petri dish. their results can be seen in the data table. according to their experiment, all but one conclusion is valid.

Land conservation is a worldwide priority. there are several methods to prevent the loss of land due to a variety of reasons. which method is not a way to conserve land? a) sea walls b) rainwater harvesting c) limits on clear cuts of forests d) cut and burn methods of clearing land