While on an intersession course in tropical ecology, kris pulls a large, snakelike organism from a burrow (the class was granted a collecting permit). the 1-meter-long organism has smooth skin, which appears to be segmented. it has two tiny eyes that are hard to see because they seem to be covered by skin. kris brings it back to the lab at the field station, where it is a source of puzzlement to the class. kris says that it is a giant oligochaete worm; shaun suggests it is a legless amphibian; kelly proposes it belongs to a snake species that is purely fossorial (lives in a burrow).which characteristic should permit the class to conclude that it is probably not a snake?
a) the number of eyes
b) its presence in a burrow
c) the absence of scales on its surface
d) the size and condition of its eyes
e) its length

Turtle hatchling survivorship rate is low in many turtle species due to predation. amanda researched the predatory rate on a species of turtle eggs in the red river. the eggs were harvested from trapped turtles and the egg's cloaca film (reproductive discharge) was either washed off or left on once gathered. research suggests that predators use the female's cloaca scent to locate the eggs. the eggs were only handled when wearing gloves and then reburied along islands where the turtles were trapped. the nests were monitored by cameras and manually on foot and data on nest predation were recorded. a. based on the experimental design, what is the dependent variable? b. based on the experimental design, what is the independent variable? c. based on the experimental design, what is the control?

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening

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)