What is the significance of chitin in arthropods? a. chitin is a storage carbohydrate that forms their exoskeleton. b. chitin is a structural carbohydrate that forms their exoskeleton. c. chitin is a protein that forms their exoskeleton.

Turtle hatchling survivorship rate is low in many turtle species due to predation. amanda researched the predatory rate on a species of turtle eggs in the red river. the eggs were harvested from trapped turtles and the egg's cloaca film (reproductive discharge) was either washed off or left on once gathered. research suggests that predators use the female's cloaca scent to locate the eggs. the eggs were only handled when wearing gloves and then reburied along islands where the turtles were trapped. the nests were monitored by cameras and manually on foot and data on nest predation were recorded. a. based on the experimental design, what is the dependent variable? b. based on the experimental design, what is the independent variable? c. based on the experimental design, what is the control?

Which of the following situations describes a adaptation for a mole? question 2 options: a mole is blind and cannot see underground. a mole is bright and attracts the attention of predator birds. a mole has a sensitive sense of smell to it find food underground.

What is the function of the root cap? a. extra-absorbent cells in the root cap absorb more water and nutrients b. protect the meristematic area of the stem c. contains sensors for sunlight d. increases surface area of the root