Consider the following statements about the Bio Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (ISFL):

 

1. It is a public-private collaborative effort around the world to reduce emissions
2. It is managed by the World Bank
3. It was launched at the UNFCCC climate conference CoP19 at Warsaw, Poland

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Which of the following statements is/are completely correct? Select one:

a. Crystal violet is considered a differential stain.

b. Sporulation occurs when there are plenty of nutrients and water available.

c. In a Gram stain, ethanol is used as the mordant.

d. Bacillus species are capable of undergoing sporulation.

e. Endospores are considered reproductive structure. f. Two of the above statements are correct.

1.

You are the forest manager in a large tract of forest surrounding a lake resort town of 15,000 residents in the Adirondacks. Each year, over 200,000 vacationers visit and stay in this town for short periods of time. The forest around this resort and lake has become infested with a bark beetle that has caused the death of about 20–35% of the trees. Dead trees can be seen on the hills above the resort.

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The residents of this town are concerned about destructive crown fires that may threaten their lives or property. They have petitioned you as the forest manager to have the dead trees removed. They prefer to have this done by the quickest means possible.

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What information can you provide to the residents about sustainable forestry? How can tree removal be accomplished in a manner that is in line with sustainable forestry?

2. Describe two ecosystem or economic services provided by wetlands.

3. ​Explain the difference between inertia and resilience in ecosystems.

4. Explain this statement: The world's population growth has slowed, but the world's population is still growing. Include a comment about where the slowing has occurred.​

Which of the following statements about AMPK are true?

1) It inhibits pathways that make use of ATP.
2) It is activated when the cell's energy charge is low.
3) It initiates signaling processes that conserve cellular energy.
4) It is a tyrosine kinase found in all eukaryotes.

Which of the following statements about AMPK are true?

1) It inhibits pathways that make use of ATP.
2) It is activated when the cell's energy charge is low.
3) It initiates signaling processes that conserve cellular energy.
4) It is a tyrosine kinase found in all eukaryotes.