For which of the following diseases does the "feather test" provide evidence of early infection?

A. tuberculosis
B. botulism
C. tetanus
D. leprosy
E. anthrax


Answer: D. leprosy

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Compared to soils of other ecosystems, desert soils are characterized as having:a

high amounts of organic material and low mineral content. b. low amounts of organic material and low mineral content. c. high amounts of organic material and high mineral content. d. low amounts of organic material and high mineral content. e. moderate levels of both organic material and minerals.

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A promoter is a regulatory region located at the ____

a. beginning of a gene
b. end of a gene
c. beginning of a chromosome
d. centromere of a chromosome
e. end of a chromosome

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Kudzu is a fast-growing vine that was introduced to the United States in 1876 as a fragrant, ornamental plant and was later used as a source of erosion control. Kudzu grows especially well in the warm, humid climate of the Southeastern United States. In

fact, it grows so well that it can outgrow and kill off less successful native plants; it can also kill off areas of forest because it prevents forest trees from receiving sunlight. Kudzu can best be described as A) a keystone species. B) an invasive species. C) a source of primary production. D) an abiotic reservoir.

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