BIO 104L LAB MANUAL
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781307126853
Author: Mader
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 1, Problem 11A
Which of the foIlowing represents the permanent loss of aspecies?
a. natural selection
b. greenhouse effect
c. extinction
d. climate change
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BIO 104L LAB MANUAL
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