Desert animals, such as the kangaroo rat, need to conserve water. these animals have larger kidneys than do animals that live in moist environments and thus need not conserve water. the larger kidneys allow for a greater distance between the glomerulus and the bottom of the loop of the henle. discuss why the anatomical difference assists water conservation in desert animals.

The embryos of a bird, a reptile, and a mammal are similar in appearance. how does comparing the physical appearance of embryos of different species support the theory of evolution? a. it shows that these organisms share a common ancestor. b. it provides evidence that these organisms eat the same foods.c. it shows that these organisms share the same habitat.d. it provides evidence that these organisms suffered a genetic mutation.

If the dimensions of a cube-shaped cell with a length,height, and width of 1 micrometer were to double, what would be the cell's new ratio of surface area to volume? a.3 to 1 b.4 to 3 c.1 to 2 d1 to 6

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. the lac operon in e.coli regulates genes that code for enzymes required for breakdown of lactose. the lac operon is operon that is activated in the presence of .