Which of the following structures contributes to dna's ability to function as a template for the production of new dna or mrna molecules? a. location of covalent bonds between the nitrogenous base b. orientation of deoxyribose sugar next to phosphate groups c. complementary base pairing between nitrogenous bases (a, t, c, g) d. presence of phosphate groups in the backbone of the molecule

Ameadow ecosystem includes many species of grasses and small shrubs, several herbivores, and a few carnivores. a fungus colonizes the meadow and kills most of its vegetation. what is most likely to happen to the populations of herbivores and carnivores in the ecosystem? a. the populations of herbivores and carnivores will increase because there will be less competition for chemical energy. b. the populations of herbivores and carnivores will remain stable because the fungus cannot infect these organisms. c. the populations of herbivores will decrease because of vegetation loss, but the population of carnivores will remain stable. d. the populations of herbivores and carnivores will decline because less chemical energy will be stored in the ecosystem.

When is a hurricane considered to have made landfall? a. when at least one inch of rain occurs b. when the eye reaches the land mass c. when the outer wind bands make landfall d. when it moves inland from the coast

When elements that form a mineral dissolve in hot water, they form a mixture called a(n) a)geode b)vein c)evaporation d)crystallization e)magma f)lava g)solution h)gem