Mercury-resistant bacteria detoxify mercury by producing Hg0

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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A) A B) B C) C D) D E) E

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The rapid onset of overproduction of immature white blood cells is known as:

a. anemia. b. hemolytic anemia. c. leukemia. d. thrombocytopenia. e. pernicious anemia.

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Erythropoietin stimulates the manufacture of

A) albumin. B) platelets. C) red blood cells. D) white blood cells.

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The text says that bovine somatotropin can be given to cows to boost milk production. Suppose that it would be possible to alter the genes of cows so that the animals always made excess somatotropin. What concerns do you think people might have about

this procedure? What will be an ideal response?

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