Genetic mutations .
a. can occur naturally
b. are always passed on to the next generation
c. are most common in body parts that are used frequently
d. are mainly caused by diseases associated with fetal development

The images show fossils of a modern bird and two extinct organisms (a tyrannosaurus rex and an archaeopteryx). based on the structure of the three organisms, it can be concluded that . the archaeopteryx and bird have wings, while dinosaurs have limbs. so, it can be concluded that .

Some substances but not other can cross the (blank) membrane of a cell

12) several teeth were found in an area of flat land covered with trees and plants. the teeth were examined by a paleontologist, and it was determined that the teeth came from a shark. they found many other shark teeth in this area. however, the people who discovered the teeth were puzzled, because there was no source of water near where the fossils were found. what is the paleontologist's best explanation for why the teeth were found in this area? a) sharks used to live on flat land. b) this area was once covered with salt water. c) this area was once covered with freshwater. d) someone buried the shark teeth deep in the ground.