The behavior of harbor seals is timed with the change of the seasons. In the summer, males will compete with each other for territory and access to females. In the late summer / early autumn, breeding occurs. Then, birth is given to the pups in late winter. Relate the living conditions during each season to these behaviors. Why have the seals evolved this kind of timing?

Which of the following initial observations would more directly lead to this research study? a) ginko biloba is cost effective and also possesses heart-protective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties. b) metformin is an effective treatment of patients with t2d, but shows side effects that complicate the disease state. c) over the past several years, the cost of treating t2d within the united states has increased dramatically. d) many plants contain molecules that improve the health and quality of life of patients with a variety of diseases like t2d. e) t2d affects millions of individuals in the usa and worldwide many of who could benefit from improved therapies.