Because so few bacteria can be grown easily in culture, but all of them contain DNA, molecular techniques like PCR and SSU rRNA are used to be able to identify and quantify microorganisms as a "census" for diversity.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Fungi are important in
A. food production. B. food spoilage. C. production of antibiotics. D. disease of plants. E. All of the choices are correct.
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Some ___ have enzymes to break the bonds of atmospheric nitrogen and use it for the metabolism of proteins and
other nitrogen containing molecules.
a. fungi b. bacteria c. plants d. protists e. animals
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Which of the following acts in the small intestine to breakdown protein?
A) trypsin B) pepsin C) bile D) amylase
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The following structure is largely impermeable to water and plays a role in concentrating urine.
A. Bowman’s capsule B. Renal medulla C. Distal tubule D. Ascending loop of Henle E. Descending loop of Henle
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