Phage typing is useful for identifying bacteria because of the specificity of (antibodies/bacteriophages/PCR) for unique bacterial structures.

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


bacteriophages

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain why there is a difference in the mechanism by which an animal cell and a plant cell accomplishes cytokinesis

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following organelles oxidizes toxic substances such as alcohol, and breaks down other potentially harmful by-products of metabolism?

a) lysosomes b) peroxisomes c) mitochondria d) proteasomes e) ribosomes

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Which chemical process occurs in which a substance loses electrons?

a. entropy b. enthalpy c. oxidation d. reduction e. anabolism

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