Plants in the rainforest
a. effectively conserve and retain water
b. have low levels of transpiration
c. release 50-80% of their water back into the ecosystem
d. are adapted to conditions of drought

Maria wanted to grow a fern in her backyard. acting on a suggestion from a friend, she collected brown dots from the underside of a fern's leaves and then potted them. after a few days, maria saw small fern leaves erupting from the pot. which statement explains this phenomenon? a. the fern transitioned from gametophyte generation to sporophyte generation. b. the fern grew as a result of mitosis. c. the fern transitioned from sporophyte generation to gametophyte generation. d. the fern grew to be genetically identical to its parent plant.

For each of the following, decide whether the statement describes photosynthesis, cellular respiration, or both. releases energy in the form of atp. stores energy in glucose molecules. performed by producers. performed by consumers.

Which of these substances does not protect against invaders in the nonspecific immune response? a. saliva b. mucus c. tears d. urine