The graph shows how a serengeti buffalo population changed over a period of years. during this time period, the buffalo were affected by the
rinderpest virus, a debilitating disease with a high mortality rate. however, within five years, the virus was eliminated.
population growth of serengeti buffalo
70,000
60,000
50,000
number
40,000
+
30,000
20
20,000
8 10 12 14 16 18
time (years)
what was the ecosystem's carrying capacity for buffalo, based on the graph, once rinderpest was eliminated?

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Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening

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