The biggest limitation of traditional light microscopy and electron microscopy methods is that they are unable to reveal

A) absolute cell concentration.
B) cellular components of small microbes because of the limits of magnification.
C) genetic and functional diversity of microorganisms in the habitat under study.
D) physical microbial interactions as found in nature.


Answer: C

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Charles Darwin proposed a mechanism for descent with modification that stated that organisms of a particular species are adapted to their environment when they possess _____

A) non-heritable traits that enhance their survival in the local environment B) non-heritable traits that enhance their survival and reproductive success in the local environment C) heritable traits that enhance their survival and reproductive success in the local environment D) heritable traits that decrease their survival and reproductive success in the local environment

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Eudicot embryos transfer nutrients from endosperm to their two __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following are antimicrobial proteins? Select All That Apply

What will be an ideal response?

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