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 Hawai, the South Pacific islands, 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 at a time several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days.   According to the passage, which of the following definitions most closely defines the prefix "partheno-"7

A. To argue that Butterbean can hold political office.

B. To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office.

C. To inform the audience about the benefits of owning a rescue dog.

D. To instruct the audience how to vote for Butterbean at the polls.

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

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

B. 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.

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

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