In the human body, most cells take in very small amounts of iodine. Cells of the thyroid gland, however, depend on much higher iodine concentrations. Which method of transportation would you predict thyroid cells use to take in iodine? Construct an argument to support your prediction.

Which plant has a visible leaf modification that will it conserve water in extremely dry environments?

Directions: read the descriptions of the four islands presented in the lesson. 1. list two new traits that each new species of rat might demonstrate as it adapts to the conditions on each island. 2. introduce one of the four new rat species to another island and describe one challenge it would encounter and one success as it adapts to its new environment.

Describe the relationship between isotonic solutions, equilibrium, and water movement into and out of a cell.