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What does the period from birth to the natural death of an organism represent?
What does the period from birth to the natural death of an organism represent?
- Maturation stage
- Growth period
- Life span (correct)
- Reproductive phase
Why is it mentioned that death of every individual organism is a certainty?
Why is it mentioned that death of every individual organism is a certainty?
- To emphasize the significance of natural death
- To draw attention to the mortality of all individuals (correct)
- To discourage assumptions about immortality
- To highlight the unpredictability of life spans
What ensures the continuity of vast numbers of plant and animal species on earth for several thousands of years?
What ensures the continuity of vast numbers of plant and animal species on earth for several thousands of years?
- Reproduction (correct)
- Longevity genes
- Natural selection
- Immortality
Why is it mentioned that the life spans of organisms are not necessarily correlated with their sizes?
Why is it mentioned that the life spans of organisms are not necessarily correlated with their sizes?
Why are single-celled organisms considered to be immortal according to the text?
Why are single-celled organisms considered to be immortal according to the text?
What is the significance of the fact that life spans may range from a few days to a few thousand years?
What is the significance of the fact that life spans may range from a few days to a few thousand years?
How long does a crocodile typically live?
How long does a crocodile typically live?
What is the lifespan of a fruit fly?
What is the lifespan of a fruit fly?
How long can a tortoise live?
How long can a tortoise live?
What is the lifespan of a cow?
What is the lifespan of a cow?
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