An organism that can use gaseous oxygen in metabolism and has the enzymes to process toxic oxygen products is a(n) ________.

A. aerobe
B. obligate anaerobe
C. facultative anaerobe
D. microaerophile


Answer: A

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Can the atomic mass of an element vary?

A) No, it is fixed. If it changes at all then you have formed a different element. B) Yes. Adding or losing electrons will substantially change the atomic mass. C) Yes. Adding or losing protons will change the atomic mass without forming a different element. D) Yes. Adding or losing neutrons will change the atomic mass without forming a different element.

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In trying to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material, Hershey and Chase made use of which of the following facts?

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How do we know that transcription termination in bacteria does not solely rely on examination of the DNA template?

What will be an ideal response?

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