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Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawaii, the South Pacific lands and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles.  What really sets this species apart is how they reproduce Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring However, their genes have the ability to recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two eggs me several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days   Which of the following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage

A. Their small size means mourning geckos are easy to keep as pets.

B. Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival

C. Mourning geckos are an endangered species.

D. Because their offspring are clones, all mourning geckos are identical

Answer Explanation:

B. A conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage is: "Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival." This conclusion is supported by the information that mourning geckos reproduce through parthenogenesis, which allows for genetic variation and mutation, potentially enhancing their adaptability and survival.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a lele bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse but in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thum crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crash the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What she was sure, but the ghost would do something Alice had seen the ghost, but what he could be making loud noise in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was aher buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a de put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a diet for Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Ace stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her morgage in 30 years. Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all it was a calice-cat one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement   Which of the following time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage?

    A. From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement

    B. From when she opened the basement door until she saw the

    C. From the night when she heard the loudest noises and then

    D. from when she was looking at the basement door and then

    Answer Explanation

    A. The gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage is from "From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement." This gap represents the time frame between her initial purchase of the house and the moment she saw the jars in the basement, which is not explicitly described in the passage.

  • Q #2: Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?

    A. Individuals who had multiple mammals an pets indicated they felt more safe when self-reporting on their happiness Individuals who slept in the same room as their pets report even higher happiness levels

    B. As self-reported in a research survey, people who locations that received more than 60 inches in average participation indicated better levels of rest and lower levels of anxiety.

    C. In a qualitative research study respondents reported they felt more sailed with their lives when they were able to sleep in conditions and for a duration that was self-selected.

    D. Productivity fell among workers who got less than 5 hours of sleep conversely workers with more than 8 hours of sleep demonstrated almost double productivity than their sleep deprived peers.

    Answer Explanation

    D. The piece of data that supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage is: "Productivity fell among workers who got less than 5 hours of sleep, conversely, workers with more than 8 hours of sleep demonstrated almost double productivity than their sleep-deprived peers." This data supports the conclusion that the amount of sleep significantly affects productivity, with more than 8 hours of sleep resulting in higher productivity compared to less than 5 hours.

  • Q #3: Sales Associate Position Salary: $15 to $18 per hour Shift and Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings Weekends About Us: Button Land is the number one destination for buttons We are dedicated to providing any button our customers could needing addition to utility buttons, we stock a variety of antique and vintage buttons. Our team is passionate about helping our customers find the perfect button. Qualifications: Previous sales and customer service experience preferred but will consider candidates without this experience who have a passion for buttons. Candidates must have strong communication, time management, and social skills. All candidates must be willing to work weekends.   Which of the following conclusions does the information in the passage support?

    A. This sales and customer service position is a job that requires a lot of driving

    B. This sales and customer service position is an entry level job

    C. This sales and customer service position is a temporary summer job

    D. This sales and customer service position is a management level job

    Answer Explanation

    B. The information in the passage supports the conclusion that "This sales and customer service position is an entry-level job." There is no mention of it being a job that requires a lot of driving, a temporary summer job, or a management-level job in the passage. The emphasis is on qualifications such as previous sales and customer service experience being preferred but not mandatory, making it suitable for entry-level candidates.