As stated in the lab manual most microbiology laboratories are designed to handle BSL-1 and BSL-2 rated organisms. If you were given an unknown culture in the lab, which biosafety level would you observe?

A) BSL-1, always start at the lowest level and increase the level/precautions as data presents itself
B) BSL-2, or the highest level available in your laboratory


B) BSL-2, or the highest level available in your laboratory

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The central canal of bones contains ____ and _____ _____ that supply the osteocytes within the lucunae

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

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An individual human can be thought of as a ________, consisting of a host and a variety of microbes. DNA from saliva or fecal samples, for example, would reveal the DNA genomes of both the host and its symbiotic microbes, known together as the ________.

A. holobiont, hologenome B. microbiome, hologenome C. microbiome, microgenome D. hologenome, holobiont

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Kettle ponds derive from a hole left by a retreating glacier that is subsequently filled with rainwater. A certain region has a series of disconnected kettle ponds, but occasionally heavy rains flood them and create streams. Which type of animal is most likely to be present in this area as a metapopulation?

A. A dragonfly B. A mosquito C. A fish D. An aquatic bird

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