Scientists estimate that at least 50-60% of all species now living will most likely become extinct in the next 20-50 years unless planned, coordinated action takes place.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Scientists estimate that at least 10-20%, not 50-60%, of all species now living will most likely become extinct in the next 20-50 years unless planned, coordinated action takes place.

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Drugs like aziodothymidine (AZT) work against HIV infections by inhibiting

A. the cleaving of proteins needed to make the protein coat of a virus. B. host cells from reproducing. C. viral DNA from inserting into the host chromosome. D. viruses from entering a host cell. E. reverse transcriptase.

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In the accompanying figure, a feeding individual in the mature colony is identified by the number

a. 1

b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

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A middle-aged female patient complains of changes to her face. Her cheekbones and eyebrows have become more prominent, and her jaw is growing. You suspect acromegaly, a disorder caused by excessive growth hormone. She had no growth abnormalities in her youth. What do you suspect is the most likely cause of her problem?

A. A tumour of the pineal gland B. A tumour of the anterior pituitary C. Menopause D. Congenital mutation of the GH regulatory region E. A tumour of the posterior pituitary

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