Darwin explored the Galapagos Islands and observed variations of certain species. For example, he saw that the mockingbirds on three different islands were distinct but still similar to the mockingbirds found on the mainland. The level of diversity in an ecosystem can be determined by the frequency of speciation and extinction. Describe speciation and identify two possible prezygotic barriers of the mockingbirds that contribute to speciation. If the mockingbirds became extinct, explain how this could lead to adaptive radiation.

Give the biological term for: structures that display characteristics of living organisms only within living cells

What was dr. willem johan kolff’s first step in using the scientific process to invent the hemodialysis machine? he built the machine and tried it with various patients, collecting data about its effectiveness. when a patient’s kidneys failed, he wondered if it would be possible to perform kidney functions with an external machine. he researched and collected data about numerous patients who exhibited symptoms of kidney failure. he drew conclusions from studies of various symptoms of kidney failure, and drew a design for the ideal external blood-processing machine.

Ateam from new york presbyterian hospital is conducting a study about a recent increase in cases involving both excess sweating and kidney stones. what would the team need before it draws a conclusion about the cases? medications that are specifically designed to treat the sickness machines that are built to process blood and reduce symptoms until patients are healthy again data that profile the various patients who report these symptoms proof that the excess sweating is related to the excessive kidney stones