Which of the following illustrates a gradient?
A)maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment
B)equilibrium or balance between two unconnected areas
C)more of something exists in one area than another and the two areas are connected
D)equal amounts of something exist in areas that are connected

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A gradient refers to a gradual increase or decrease of something across space or time. Option C describes a situation where there is more of something in one area than another, indicating a gradient between the two areas. Options A, B, and D do not describe a gradient. Option A refers to homeostasis, which is the maintenance of a stable internal environment but does not involve a gradient. Option B refers to equilibrium or balance but does not involve a gradient connecting two areas. Option D refers to equal amounts of something in connected areas but does not involve a gradient.

Which of the Following Illustrates a Gradient