Some organisms exhibit flexibility in terms of their energy harvesting reactions. If provided with oxygen, they will obtain energy through aerobic respiration. If in an environment without oxygen, they will turn to fermentation to satisfy their energy needs. These organisms are classified as:
obligate aerobes
obligate anaerobes
microaerophiles
facultative aerobes
aerotolerant anaerobes
facultative aerobes
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1.True 2.False
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Which scientist is credited with the first example of using DNA fingerprinting evidence to solve a crime?
A) Francis Crick B) Alex Jefferies C) Kary Mullis D) Colin Pitchfork E) Barry Sheck
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A) interphase B) prophase C) metaphase D) telophase
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