Chapter 1
Biology: A Global Approach · 3 exercises
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(a) is a dark brown mouse on dark-colored soil more likely to escape predation under a full moon or with no moon? (b) What about a light brown mouse on light-colored soil? Explain.
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Problem 11
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Scientists search the scientific literature by means of electronic databases such as PubMed, a free online database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Use PubMed to find the abstract of a scientific article that Hopi Hoekstra published in 2015 or later.
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Problem 12
WRITE ABOUT A THEME: EVOLUTION In a short essay (100-150 words), discuss Darwin's view of how natural selection resulted in both unity and diversity of life on Earth. Include in your discussion some of his evidence. (See a suggested grading rubric and tips for writing good essays in the Study Area of MasteringBiology under "Write About a Theme.")
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