Which of the following given facts regarding CAM Plants are TRUE?

a.) The leaves of CAM plants have traits that minimize water loss, such as thick cuticles, large vacuoles, and stomata with small apertures

b.) All CAM plants, the initial capture of CO2 into four-carbon acids takes place at night, and the posterior incorporation of CO2 into carbon skeletons occurs during the day

c.) The CO2 taken up during the night is fixed into malate

d.) Tight packing of the mesophyll cells enhances CAM performance by restricting CO2 loss during the day

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#Unit 9. Evolution & Diversity of Life Forms

Which of the following is incorrect?

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#Unit 9. Evolution & Diversity of Life Forms

Which of the following is a disadvantage of group living for many species?

a. Competition between individuals for resources is increased

b. It can reduce predator success

c. It can reduce reproductive success

d. It increased transmission of parasites and other diseases

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#Unit 9. Evolution & Diversity of Life Forms

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

#Question id: 3496

#Unit 9. Evolution & Diversity of Life Forms

Which of following favor adaptations for polygynous mating in species?

a. Male competition

b. Female competition

c. Male choice

d. Female choice

#Question id: 3497

#Unit 9. Evolution & Diversity of Life Forms

Which of the following is correct statement?

a. Sexual selection should operate more powerfully in polygamous than in monogamous species

b. Polygynous species should have stronger sexual dimorphism than in monogamous species

c. Male competition or male choice favors adaptations to polygynous mating in species

#Question id: 3498

#Unit 9. Evolution & Diversity of Life Forms

Assuming 5 offspring of each female, A Female lion with a well-nourished cub gains inclusive fitness by nursing a starving cub of a full sister by 5% loss to herself. What would be value of be benefit in percent (all offspring of recipient female die in case of no nursing)