Platelets are formed when fragments from large cells called ________ break off

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


megakaryocytes

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Which of the following fields of study provide useful information for making decisions about conservation?

A. physiology B. genetics C. agronomy D. veterinary science E. All of these fields provide useful information for making decisions about conservation.

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What is the substrate of the first step in the citric acid cycle?

A. Pyruvate B. Coenzyme A C. Fructose bisphosphate D. Oxaloacetate E. Citrate

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Select the correct statements about MacConkey agar. (Check all that apply)

A.The lactose in MacConkey agar is inhibitory to Gram positive cocci. B.The selective ingredients in MacConkey agar are crystal violet and bile salts. C.The growth of Gram positive bacteria is inhibited on MacConkey agar. D.Most Gram negative bacilli grow well on MacConkey agar. E.The pH indicator in MacConkey agar is crystal violet. F.The differential ingredients in MacConkey agar include lactose and neutral red. G.Lactose-fermenting Gram negative bacilli will form pink-purple colonies on MacConkey agar.

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