activities of living organisms (animals, burrows, plant roots), pressure from overlying load/materials and atmospheric conditions.
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.
It would cause the cell membrane to "pop" like a balloon. b the cell would not be able to get enough of the gases and nutrients it needed. c the cell could not be part of a small organism, such as a mouse. d there would not be enough resources in the cell's environment to feed it.
A scientist would use, C. Weather Balloon.