Clostridium botulinum typically does not produce its toxin under conditions that are

A. anaerobic.
B. alkaline.
C. neutral.
D. acid.


D. acid

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The disinfectant screening method that is known as the ________ test, which is used to measure the potency of a disinfectant.

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

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Glucose is a relatively stable molecule. It is activated in glycolysis by an initial step of _________

a. condensation b. hydrolysis c. oxidation d. phosphorylation e. reduction

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A pedigree is useful because it ________

A) shows the genotype of a particular individual B) can help predict the chances of an offspring displaying a particular trait C) can look at multiple traits at one time D) shows the phenotype of one individual

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Which of the following whale species are recovering their population numbers as a result of whale harvesting regulations?I-right whalesII-Pacific gray whalesIII-sperm whalesIV-fin whalesV-humpback whales

A. I, II, and V B. I and II C. II and V D. I, II, III, and IV E. I, II, and III

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