You are given a science question (easy-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.

[EX Q]: The cheetah population around the world has decreased because of poaching and loss of habitat. The surviving population is found to have similar alleles. Which factor is endangering the species' survival the most?  
 (A) harmful genetic mutations (B) shrinking of the gene pool (C) decrease in competition (D) increase in adaptations
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Many things can contribute to the development of a theory. A student made a list of some things that might help scientists develop a theory. Observations Calculations Conversations Publications From the student's list, which must be used in the development of every theory?  
 (A) Observations (B) Conversations (C) Publications and calculations (D) Calculations and conversations
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: What do all mammals have in common that distinguishes them from birds?  
 (A) eyes (B) fur (C) a brain (D) a heart
[EX A]:
B