Correct Answer: B. zero

Correct Answer: C. 70cm²

Correct Answer: A. vasodilation

Correct Answer: D) Oxygen

Explanation

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their food. It is a complex process that requires different resources. The question is asking which of the options is not necessary for photosynthesis. Option A is water. Water is a vital component of photosynthesis as it is involved in the light-dependent reactions. In these reactions, water is split into oxygen and hydrogen ions. Therefore, Option A is not the correct answer. Option B is chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs light energy during photosynthesis. Since chlorophyll is directly involved in capturing light energy, it is also necessary for photosynthesis. Therefore, Option B is not the correct answer. Option C is sunlight. Sunlight is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis. It provides the energy that is needed for the light-dependent reactions. Therefore, Option C is not the correct answer. Option D is oxygen. Oxygen is a by-product of photosynthesis, and it is released into the atmosphere. Plants do not need oxygen for photosynthesis. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. In conclusion, the option that is not necessary for photosynthesis is Option D, which is oxygen.

Correct Answer: D) X-rays

Correct Answer: A. extraction

Correct Answer: C. A population of feral cats begins to hunt the mice in a neighborhood. Mice that are very small are unable to run fast enough to escape the cats, whereas mice that are very large are unable to fit in small nooks and crannies to hide from the cats.

Explanation

Stabilizing selection is a type of natural selection in which the extremes of phenotype are selected against. In other words, individuals with traits on either end of the phenotypic spectrum are more likely to die, or less likely to produce offspring, than those in the middle of the spectrum. This selection against both extremes favors individuals with an intermediate phenotype, and therefore reduces the diversity of the population. The only scenario in which the intermediate phenotype is selected for is the situation describing the cats and the mice. The smallest mice and the largest mice are both eaten by the cats, but medium-sized mice can both run fast enough to escape the cats and fit in the nooks and crannies, making them more evolutionarily fit for survival in this particular situation. The scenario describing rattlesnakes presents an example of directional selection. Smaller rattlesnakes benefit from being able to fit into burrows. Based on this information alone, smaller rattlesnakes may have more offspring than larger rattlesnakes, and the rattlesnake population may eventually select for a smaller body size. The scenario describing elk and antler size is also an example of directional selection. Male elk that have larger antlers are more likely to have more offspring, so the average antler size of the male elk in the population is likely to increase over time. In the example describing hawks, the largest and smallest hawks each benefit from their body sizes, but medium-sized hawks do not. In this situation, disruptive selection is likely to take place, dividing the population over time into two predominant phenotypes. Given enough time, the hawk population might eventually split into two distinct species, one larger and one smaller. The situation describing the moths being blown to an island in a storm describes a founder event, not any type of selection. We don't know anything about the makeup of the population of moths, so we can't say that any particular type of selection is taking place.

Correct Answer: B. Mali

Correct Answer: A. Franchise

Correct Answer: C) 30

Explanation

This question is asking about the age of Joseph when he started his work as a governor in Egypt. According to the Bible, Joseph was one of the sons of Jacob and was sold into slavery by his brothers. He was taken to Egypt, where he was eventually released from prison by Pharaoh and became second in command over all of Egypt.

To answer the question, we need to know how old Joseph was when he was released from prison. According to Genesis 41:46, Joseph was 30 years old when he began his work as governor in Egypt. This makes Option C the correct answer.

It is worth noting that the age of Joseph when he began his work as governor is not specifically mentioned in all versions of the Bible, and there may be some variations in interpretation. However, most biblical scholars agree that Joseph was around 30 years old when he started his work in Egypt.

Overall, this question is testing knowledge of biblical history and the story of Joseph. To learn more about this and related topics, please read the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.