A bacterium that thrives in the Great Salt Lake but not in fresh water is probably a ________.

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


Ans: halophile

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What role does the C domain play in cell surface proteins that interact directly with antigens?

What will be an ideal response?

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Each of the following is a plant hormone except

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Respond to the following statements in reference to the five stages or structures involved in the development of the human egg. Answers may be used more than once or not at all.

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