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What is the reason behind the increasing extinction rates according to the text?
What is the reason behind the increasing extinction rates according to the text?
- Lack of adaptability in organisms
- Decrease in genetic material due to human activities (correct)
- Greater variety of organisms in tropical regions
- Increase in the number of species
Why is a mule not considered a species based on the text?
Why is a mule not considered a species based on the text?
- Mules have unique characteristics
- Mules prefer specific environments to survive
- Mules are sterile and cannot reproduce (correct)
- Mules are genetically different from other organisms
Which characteristic do all living things share based on the text?
Which characteristic do all living things share based on the text?
- Requiring energy (correct)
- Living in tropical regions
- Being able to hibernate
- Ability to fly
What is biological diversity defined as according to the text?
What is biological diversity defined as according to the text?
Why is an ecosystem considered biologically diverse according to the text?
Why is an ecosystem considered biologically diverse according to the text?
How is biological diversity typically measured according to the text?
How is biological diversity typically measured according to the text?
What is the primary reason for high genetic diversity in a species to ensure its survival?
What is the primary reason for high genetic diversity in a species to ensure its survival?
Which kingdom in the classification of biodiversity has been recently subdivided due to genetic differences?
Which kingdom in the classification of biodiversity has been recently subdivided due to genetic differences?
How do ecosystems maintain stability despite the loss of a species?
How do ecosystems maintain stability despite the loss of a species?
Why are tropical regions around the equator home to the most diverse and greatest number of species?
Why are tropical regions around the equator home to the most diverse and greatest number of species?
What type of diversity exists between a species and its members, and can be observed in traits like blood type in humans?
What type of diversity exists between a species and its members, and can be observed in traits like blood type in humans?
Which level of biological diversity refers to a group of the same species living in a specific area with the same resources?
Which level of biological diversity refers to a group of the same species living in a specific area with the same resources?
