Backpackers' diarrhea, a common infection among campers and hikers, is caused by drinking untreated

water. Consequently, backpacker’s diarrhea is due most likely to __________ in the water.
a. Phytophthora
b. Amoeba
c. Euglena
d. Trypanosoma
e. Giardia


E

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Four of the five choices listed below are different

forms of a class of nucleic acids. Select the exception. a. template b. ribosomal c. messenger d. transfer e. mRNA

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Which type of lipid is composed of long-chain fatty acids attached to long-chain alcohols?

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