What is the basic function of catabolic operons like the lac operon?

Natalie had random hand movements when she was two months old. when she was six months old, she used to grab a block with her whole hand. now at the age of ten months, she can grasp the same block with her thumb and forefinger. this sequence of growth in her hand and finger movements is according to the pattern.

Recent research by marine biologists suggests that bottlenose dolphins have names for themselves. scientists played sounds they had identified as the names of particular dolphins, putting them through a synthesizer so that they did not sound like the voices of particular dolphins. the researchers found that dolphins would respond to the names of other dolphins that they were related to or associated with, but they ignored the names of strangers. this discovery suggests a much greater degree of self-awareness in aquatic mammals than was previously suspected. if this research holds up, what does it suggest about dolphins?

When is your respiration rate likely to change? a. when your intestines are digesting b. when your cells have too much glucose c. when your cells need more oxygen d. when your liver is working after a meal