How do observation relate to hypotheses check all that apply

Why was the sample heated in step 5? describe the chemical principles involved in the reasoning behind this step?

Which conditions are necessary for natural selection to occur? select all of the answers that apply. a. inheritable adaptations vary among individuals. b. the population size is increasing. c. more individuals are born than can survive. d. fitness varies among individuals. e. the environment changes suddenly and drastically.

There are specialized producers that live in warm water vents deep in the ocean. these producers do not per-form from photosynthesis, but instead perform a similar process with iron and other chemicals. why do you think these producers use this process instead of photosynthesis?