Gray-banded kingsnakes are endangered species which are most vulnerable to private and commercial pet dealers. new mexico has laws to protect them, which will remain in effect for at least three years. after that time, if a large enough population of gray-banded kingsnakes are present throughout the state and there are provisions for protecting them, the snake will be considered a(n) a) exotic species b) protected species c) endangered species d) threatened species

The pharynx is the structure in the body that serves as a pathway of both air and food. how does the body make sure that food does not get into the lungs? the salivary glands secrete enzymes that pull food out of the air pathway. the small intestine pushes the air out of the digestive system. the pancreas breaks down food in the air pathway. the epiglottis closes the air pathway so that food will not enter it.

According to theories of how life began, how did early organic molecules begin to separate from the outside world? a: specialized enzymes were required b: chains of amino acids created a barrier c: formation of microspheres or vesicles d: rna catalyzed the formation of membranes

Abody cell has been growing and at synthesis proteins. in the nucleus of this body cell, dna replication is taking place. and a copy of the cells genetic material is copied. which of the following is the best conclusion you can make about the life cycle of this cell ? a) the cell is ready to undergo mitosis. and a chemical signal will send the cell to prophase b)the cell is undergoing meiosis and will cross over the genetic material next c)the cell is in the s phase of interphase and will move next to the g2 phase d) the cell is in the g2 phase of the interphase and is ready to begin diving