The definition of (fermentation/cultivation/processing) used by food microbiologists is a desirable change in food due to microbial activity.

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


fermentation

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A cell's DNA molecules contain its genetic material. These molecules are constructed of

a. amino acids. b. proteins. c. sugars, phosphates, and bases. d. amino acids, proteins, sugars, phosphates, and bases. e. None of the other choices are correct.

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Carbon is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide through the process of

A) photosynthesis. B) primary production. C) respiration. D) fixation.

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Breathing helps move blood from lower parts of the body toward the heart by which of the following mechanisms?

A) Inhalation increases the size of the thoracic cavity, which reduces pressure and draws blood toward the heart. B) Inhalation decreases pressure in the abdominal cavity, which opens veins and pushes blood toward the heart. C) Breathing does not help return blood to the heart. D) Inhalation increases the size of the thoracic cavity and increases pressure in the abdominal cavity.

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Because there would not have been any significant soil before significant establishment of life-forms on land, the earliest eukaryotic life-forms on land most likely were:

A) plant—fungi combinations. B) animals. C) fungi. D) plant—animal combinations.

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