Which of the following apicomplexan genera cause coccidiosis in chickens?

A. Plasmodium
B. Eimeria
C. Toxoplasma
D. Pneumocystis


Answer: B

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The bones of the hand that are similar to the tarsals in the foot are the ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Explain why rare recessive alleles are more likely to produce a recessive phenotype as a result of inbreeding

What will be an ideal response?

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Bart has just burned his tongue on that hot soup! He is afraid he won't be able to taste anything for the rest of his life. What can you tell him?

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