The genomes of all the microbes present in or on the human body are collectively known as the proteome

a. True
b. False


False

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A. The effect of invasive species on natural communities is always a reduction in diversity. B. Humans are responsible for dramatic increases in the number of invasive species. C. Invasive species often thrive in new areas because they have few natural predators. D. Introduction of invasive species has more devastating effects on islands because of the smaller number of predators and competitors in these systems. E. Invasive species reduce community diversity through displacement, competition, and predation.

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The nearest living relatives of alligators and crocodiles are:

A. snakes B. birds C. turtles D. lizards E. manatees

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Methods used to remove or destroy viruses from drinking water include

A. chemical oxidation and high pH. B. coagulation and filtration. C. photooxidation. D. All of these choices are correct.

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Which of the following is not generally true about fatty acids produced by microorganisms?

A. Gram-positive bacteria often make cyclopropane fatty acids. B. Fatty acids are monocarboxylic acids. C. Fatty acids have long alkyl chains. D. All of the choices are correct.

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