Explain why we have a more complete historical record of diversity in North American dinosaurs than

we do of rain forest organisms. What will be an ideal response?


Few fossils of tropical rainforest organisms have been found because their remains decay extremely
rapidly on the forest floor.

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All of the following are appropriate strategies for overcoming drug resistance in bacteria except

A. decreasing the use of antibiotics in agriculture. B. prudent use of antibiotics when treating viral infections. C. heightened infection control in health care facilities. D. patient compliance with dosage instructions when taking antibiotics.

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__________ is a diagnostic tool that reveals missing or extra chromosomes and some structural changes in an

individual's chromosomes. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Cytokinesis in plant cells occurs via the formation of a(n):

a. aster. b. mitotic spindle. c. Golgi complex. d. cell wall. e. cell plate.

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Which of the following is transmitted by mosquitoes?

A) African sleeping sickness B) malaria C) ringworm D) tapeworms E) typhus

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