The predator would be the weasel, as it hunts down the hare :)
Answer:
I believe it is A, but I could be wrong.
Explanation:
I think this, because when it says, "Other, less useful, versions of the genetic code were eliminated gradually throughout the course of evolution", I think it referencing to the fact that all animals and etc, are made up of common codes, and how over time, through evolution, certain codes were eliminated, because creatures were evolving.
Answer:
D.
They break down dead organisms.
Explanation:
The answer is iron. Research has shown an increase in serum iron concentreation in athletes and a concomitant decrease in magnesium ions. The increase in iron concentration is thought to be attributed to tissue injury from the strenuous physical activity. The decrease in magnesium is due to demand by the skeletal muscles.