All staphylococci can be differentiated from all streptococci because only staphylococci produce the enzyme _____ that is easily detected in the lab.

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


Answer: catalase

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The major cost to plants for having cuticle-covered epidermis in the shoot system to reduce water loss is reduced ____

uptake.

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The largest carbon reservoir on the planet is:

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements about sepsis is FALSE?

A) Symptoms include fever and decreased blood pressure. B) Lymphangitis may occur. C) It can be treated with antibiotics. D) It usually is caused by gram-positive bacteria. E) It may be aggravated by antibiotics.

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