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Gupples and Predation
Which of the following conclusions is the best interpretation of the data
presented in the figure?
This bar graph shows the nitrogen excretion rate for guppies as a
function of predation. The orange bar indicates nitrogen excretion
O A. Gupples from low-predation ponds reach larger body sizes and
for gupples from high-predation ponds. The green bar indicates
produce more nitrogen.
nitrogen excretion for guppies from low-predation ponds. Guppies
with larger body sizes excrete more nitrogen.
B. Gupples from high-predation ponds produce less nitrogen to avoid
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C. Guppies from low-predation ponds digest food less efficiently, thus
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D. Gupples from high-predation ponds reach larger body sizes to
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Transcribed Image Text:Use the passage to answer the question. Gupples and Predation Which of the following conclusions is the best interpretation of the data presented in the figure? This bar graph shows the nitrogen excretion rate for guppies as a function of predation. The orange bar indicates nitrogen excretion O A. Gupples from low-predation ponds reach larger body sizes and for gupples from high-predation ponds. The green bar indicates produce more nitrogen. nitrogen excretion for guppies from low-predation ponds. Guppies with larger body sizes excrete more nitrogen. B. Gupples from high-predation ponds produce less nitrogen to avoid 60 - being detected. C. Guppies from low-predation ponds digest food less efficiently, thus 40 producing more nitrogen. D. Gupples from high-predation ponds reach larger body sizes to avoid being eaten and digest food more efficiently, thus producing less nitrogen. Guppies from high- Gupples from low- ed Vie MacBook Air 000 20 888 F4 F10 F5 F2 @ $ % & * 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 { W E R T Y U P S D F G H J K C V M alt command option command Estimated total nitrogen excretion rate for population B .. ..
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