Which activity would be within the field of biology?
a. designing a structure that would not fall in an earthquake
b. measuring the amount of energy wasted in an automobile
c. figuring out how pesticides affect plant growth

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

What is the main function of the central vacuole in a plant cell? a. absorbs energy from the sun to produce food b. holds water and maintains turgor pressure c. breaks down molecules to release energy d. contains the cell's genetic material

During a fierce storm a large number of tall trees on an island are uprooted by the wind and die. most of the trees on the island are now short trees and produce seeds that grow into short trees. what concept is shown in this example? question 5 options: natural selection artificial selection genetic engineering gene splicing