The products of both the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes bind to a protein involved in repair of

____________________ (what kind of DNA damage?). Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ANS: double-stranded breaks

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. Humans are the only reservoir for varicella-zoster

Indicate whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE.

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Deciduous trees in North America are dormant during winter months because ____

a. they receive no precipitation during winter b. photosynthesis cannot occur during winter c. this offers a way to survive the extended drought-like conditions d. the cold temperatures would otherwise damage leaves and buds e. they have no leaves during winter months

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Which of the following is an opportunistic pathogen?

A) Pneumocystis B) Legionella C) Histoplasma D) Mycoplasma E) rhinovirus

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Why did Alexander Fleming suspect he could get penicillin from a species of mold?

A) Soldiers drinking fermented alcohol were less likely to have bacterial infections. B) Patients infected with a fungus like, athlete's foot, were less likely to have bacterial infections. C) Soldiers eating moldy bread were not suffering from wound infections. D) Bacteria on culture plates were unable to grow near mold contamination. E) Wounds with superficial mold on the bandages were not becoming septic.

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