Why are sea otters vital for kelp forest health? Explain, na…
Why are sea otters vital for kelp forest health? Explain, naming at least one other relevant organism besides sea otters and kelp and using the terms “keystone species” and “dominant species” correctly in your answer. (7 pts)
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How is the flow of energy through ecosystems similar to the flow of biomagnified contaminants? How is it different? In your answer, name specific trophic levels, describe flow as going up vs. down the food chain, and compare how efficiently or inefficiently each flows. (7 pts, 3-5 sentences)
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John Finnis maintains that a legal system should be based on basic goods that are self-evident and indemonstrable such that everyone knows they exist and are valuable. Which of the following are among the basic goods identified by Finnis?
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Those who signed the Declaration of Independence did not view themselves as rebelling against the Rule of Law. Instead, they accused the English government officials of violating the law. In this respect, the legal philosophy supporting the Declaration best reflects whose ideas about law?
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Prokaryotes, such as bacteria, can be quite different from eukaryotes like us. Answer both parts of this question! Eukaryotes often grow much bigger than prokaryotes. How does their structure make this possible? Explain using concepts from Bio 10. (3 pts, 1-3 sentences.) Some antibiotics, like penicillin, weaken bacterial cell walls. When this happens, the bacteria can “pop,” as we saw in lecture. Why do the bacteria pop? In your answer, use either the word hypertonic or the work hypotonic correctly. (3 pts)
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