If an organism produces beta-lactamase, which of the following antimicrobials would not be considered a drug of choice?

A) erythromycin
B) vancomycin
C) tetracycline
D) penicillin


Ans: D) penicillin

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What developmental event was key to the evolution of the chordates, by forming the notochord and dorsal nerve cord?  

A.  morphogenesis B.  organogenesis C.  gastrulation D.  neural crest formation E.  neurulation

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