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ndations of Ecology and Evolution SPRING 2018-Form B iseases, like dengue fever

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Question

ndations of Ecology and Evolution SPRING 2018-Form B iseases, like dengue fever (spread 50. Climate change could increase the spread of vector-borne d by mosquitos) or Lyme disease (spread by ticks), because new spreading the disease to A) warmer temperatures will increase the range of the vectors, locations B) longer populatior summers will increase the reproductive potential of vectors resulting in rapid n growth of these species reis wil facilitate the growth of the disease agent (e.g. the bacteria or other pathogenic microorganism) D) All of the above E) A & C only Bonus Multiple Choice Question Sk. Ia protein is found in humans, arthropods, birds, fish, and tetrapods, in which did it most likely evolve? A) Humans B) Arthropods C) Fish D) Tetrapods E) Birds 52. A loaf of bread was left uncovered for two weeks on a balance measuring different kinds of mold grew on it, decomposing the bread. Assuming that the bread did not dry out, which of the following is a reasonable prediction of the weight of the bread and mold together? A) The mass has increased, because the mold has grown. its mass. Three B) The mass remains the same as the mold converts bread into biomass. C) The mass decreases as the growing mold converts bread into energ The mass decreases as the mold converts bread into biomass and gases. End of multiple-choice section

Explanation / Answer

Answer 46. The correct option is E. The mosquitoes developing a mutation in order to be resistant to the insecticides.

Answer 47. The correct option is E. Both B and C are true.

Answer 48. The correct option is C. Phytoplankton.

Answer 49. The correct option is E. Both B and C.

Answer 50. The correct option is D. All of the above.

Answer 51. The correct option is B. Arthropods

Answer 52. The correct option is D. The Mars decreases as the mold convert spread into biomass and gases.