Bacteria and fungi are important decomposers. However, which decomposition function is almost entirely the work of fungi?

A) large-animal decomposition B) decomposition of bacterial mass
C) final breakdown of woody material D) digestion of metallic materials in landfills


Answer: C

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When looking at plant and animal cells with an electron microscope, you notice that the plant cells have more Golgi membranes than the animal cells. This is most likely because unlike in animal cells, in plant cells the Golgi apparatus is involved in the production of:  

A.  cytoplasm. B.  mitochondria. C.  cell walls. D.  chloroplasts. Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you know about Golgi in plant and animal cells? How does it relate to the question?   Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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Why are public health officials concerned about smallpox being used as a biological weapon? Give several reasons in your answer

What will be an ideal response?

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Genetic engineering has produced which of the following animals?

A. Wild caught salmon B. Pigs C. Dolly the sheep D. Cows resistant to mad cow disease E. Grass-fed beef

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This arthropod has a single pair of antennae,

three pairs of legs, and a chitin cuticle. This arthropod is ___.

a. a crab b. a tick c. an isopod d. an ant e. more than one of these

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