In order to compare and contrast different organisms, scientists use a classification system that sorts organisms into categories. the broadest category used for sorting is called a kingdom. the least broad category is called a species. approximately how many different species of flowering plants have been identified by scientists thus far?

How do you date a sample of rock that you suspect as being one of the earliest on earth

Humans are believed to have evolved in coastal regions in east africa. the region had an abundant supply of fish for early humanoids to eat. when scientists analyze the fads gene they see an interesting pattern. people whose families have lived in this area of east africa for generation show a high level of diversity in alleles for the fads gene. conversely, people whose families had migrated inland a moderate distance from sources of fish showed a much lower diversity for fads gene alleles. additionally, the fads alleles found in people whose family has lived inland for generation are almost all gene alleles which produce fads proteins with a high level of function and activity. how do anthropologists explain this?

This question is only for applicants to scholars for medicine or scholars for dental medicine: what aspects about medicine (or dental medicine) intrigue you? describe how these aspects influence your life. (100-650 words)