BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781305967359
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 40, Problem 10SA
An increase in infant mortality will _______ a population’s replacement fertility rate.
| a. raise | b. lower | c. not affect |
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