The Arctic Fox has a gene that regulates fur color. In warm summers, the gene for brown fur color is activated. In cold winters, the brown fur gene is deactivated and the white fur gene is activated. Which of the following best describes this situation?

How does the molecular clock work? a. it analyzes the brain functionality of two different species.b. it examines and compares the physical characteristics of two different species.c. it illustrates relationships between two different species.d. it compares the number of mutations that exist in the dna of two different species.

Abeaker of water was heated and then placed on a bench in the laboratory. the water cooled until it was the same temperature as the air in the laboratory. which of these explains the mechanism by which the water cooled? a. heat energy was transferred from the water to the air. b. water molecules from the water formed warm water currents. c. the water molecules absorbed energy from the molecules in the air. d. the water released radiation until it contained no heat energy.

Waste water from industries and domestic sources can be treated by chlorination or ultraviolet radiation. there are pros and cons to using either chlorine or uv radiation to kill harmful microorganisms. what is one reason chlorination would be preferred over ultraviolet radiation? a) chlorine only eliminates visible impurities and is ineffective against microorganisms. b) chlorine not only kills bacteria but provides a residual effect on returning microorganisms. c) uv radiation can be used only to treat drinking water and is ineffective in treating waste water. d) ultraviolet radiation is more effective