Which of the following is associated with the greatest ability to withstand unfavorable conditions?

a. Capsule
b. Cell membrane
c. Fimbriae
d. Endospore
e. Cell wall


Answer: d. Endospore

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Examine this diagram of short tandem repeats found in DNA profiling of three suspects in a crime. Man 1 shares the same number of STRs as 1 in 5,000 people. Man 2 shares the same number of STRs as 1 in 10,000 people. Man 3 shares the same number of STRs as 1 in 3,500 people. DNA extracted from samples at the crime scene found 6 STR repeats, based on the data provided, it can be interpreted that


A. it is more rare to have six STRs than five or seven.
B. Man 2 must be guilty, based on this proof.
C. no conclusion can be made, because the STRs all repeat the same sequence of C-T-A.
D. Man 2 is likely guilty, considering that he has a rare STR profile that matches crime scene samples.
E. STR numbers match Man 2.

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In humans, the thirst center is located in the ____

a. adrenal cortex b. hypothalamus c. anterior pituitary d. pons e. thymus

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The glands of vertebrates are derived from ________ epithelium.

A. stratified B. scarified C. invaginated D. keratinized E. endocrine

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List the functions of and the organs associated with the urinary system.

What will be an ideal response?

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