The greenhouse effect traps heat near the surface and raises the temperature, just like a blanket. :)
Explanation:
Liquids and gases are similar in both shape and volume because they both have its shape determined by its surroundings.
Gases, liquids and solids are all made up of atoms, molecules, and/or ions
The competitive exclusion principle states that two species cannot occupy the same niche. When two species compete for the same habitat and resources, the end result is that one species eliminates the other.
The answer that fits the blank provided above is STEROIDS. Steroids are fat-soluble signal molecules. This is one of the derivative compounds of cholesterol along with Vitamin D and bile salts. All steroid hormones are considered as a derivative of cholesterol. The answer for this would be option D.