Researchers in Tokyo recently discovered that a layer of dead bacteria can protect living bacteria beneath it for up to eight years. These bacteria beneath the protective layer of dead cells are resistant to radiation, desiccation, and lack of nutrition. These protected cells can even travel long distances in a vacuum without being killed. What idea for the origin of life is BEST supported by the description here? A) panspermia B) abiogenesis C) primordial soup formation D) formation of life at hydrothermal vent locations

Maria wanted to grow a fern in her backyard. acting on a suggestion from a friend, she collected brown dots from the underside of a fern's leaves and then potted them. after a few days, maria saw small fern leaves erupting from the pot. which statement explains this phenomenon? a. the fern transitioned from gametophyte generation to sporophyte generation. b. the fern grew as a result of mitosis. c. the fern transitioned from sporophyte generation to gametophyte generation. d. the fern grew to be genetically identical to its parent plant.

Aphids are tiny insects that feed on plants. ladybugs are to plants because they eat aphids. which type of organism are aphids in this scenario? co decomposers predators prey producers

What is the approximate time of death of the body temperature is 29.4 degrees celsius