Bacterial cells that encounter conditions that are not favorable to survival will sometimes form a tough, protective shell containing the nucleic acid and a small amount of cytoplasm. this shell can survive harsh conditions in a kind of dormancy that may last for months or years. what is the name given to this tough, protective shell? a) vacuole b) carapace c) cell wall d) endospore

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.

How is the male reproductive system different from other body systems? it isn’t necessary to vital signs. it monitors other body systems, and adjusts if necessary. it transports items from one system to another. it is the only system that produces hormones in the male.

Aparent with freckles is crossed with a parent without freckles. the punnett square shows the possible genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring. which statement accurately describes the probability of phenotypes? a.the offspring are more likely to have freckles. b.the offspring are more likely to have no freckles. c.the likelihood of the offspring having freckles and not having freckles is the same. d.the likelihood of the offspring having freckles and not having freckles cannot be determined.