When the temperature reaches 0˚C (32˚F), the top layer of the lake freezes and turns into ice. In solid form, water molecules are less dense and thus ice floats on the top of the lake.
This solid barrier prevents any wind-induced mixing as well as protects the relatively warm water underneath. Furthermore, light is also blocked so that photosynthesis is inhibited during this period. As the lake water is separated from the atmosphere, no direct oxygen diffusion occurs.
All these factors together causes a more even distribution of nutrients and gases in a lake in winter.
Answer:
the reporter gene can randomly insert near to an enhancer sequence which can induce its expression
Explanation
Enhancers are genetic sequences capable of activating gene expression by binding to specific proteins (e.g., transcription factors). Enhancers can regulate the expression of nearby genes located thousands of nucleotides away, i.e., over several kilobases away. In the human genome, it is well known that enhancers are scattered across the 98% of the genome. In this case, it is expected that the reporter GFP gene construct is randomly inserted near an enhancer sequence (a 10% chance of insertion), thereby being regulated by that enhancer.
Answer:
Oils repel water, so it helps these animals keep their fur dry, which helps them stay warm.
The correct option is ANALOGOUS STRUCTURES.
Analogous structures are structures that are similar because of the functions they carry out and because of their external appearance. But these structures are different internally.<span />
