Which statement best describes the relationship between an allele and a gene? A
An allele is a variation of a gene that can be expressed as a phenotype.

B
An allele is a segment of a DNA molecule that controls replication of a gene.

C
An allele is the primary protein made by a gene found in a developing embryo.

D
An allele is the part of a gene that attaches to messenger RNA molecules.

Over the past 60 years, many amphibian species have experienced significant population declines and some species have become extinct. scientists suspected that local human activities such as the destruction of wetlands, regional pollution, and deforestation were the main reasons for these losses. however, research over the past 20 years reveals significant amphibian population declines in protected areas of the world, such as nature preserves and parks. these global declines suggest widespread problems including increased ultraviolet radiation, acid rain, and disease. in switzerland, for example, 14 of the 20 native amphibian species are threatened with extinction. chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease first identified in 1998 as a cause of massive amphibian deaths. in some severely impacted populations, a few individuals have survived, perhaps because of some natural resistance. if these resistant individuals continue to survive and prosper, new resistant populations might emerge. this would be an example of the founder effect artificial selection genetic drift natural selection sexual selection

How can a geological time scale best be reconstructed? a) comparing vestigial structures in living species b) comparing homologous structures in living species c) examining homologous structures in fossil remains d) examining the written records of scientists from past cultures

Identify characteristics of energy from the sun. check all that apply. almost all of the energy on earth comes from the sun. energy from the sun is known as mechanical energy. the energy in fossil fuels originally came from the sun. plants convert the energy of sunlight into chemical energy.