What are the different ways in which species of Penicillium are important to humans?

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ANSWER: Some species of Penicillium are the source of antibiotics, and therefore are important in
medicine. Some species of Penicillium produce the aroma and distinctive flavor in some
cheeses, and therefore are important in the food industry.

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An increase of lymphocytes and other mononuclear cells (pleocytosis) in the CSF and negative bacterial and fungal cultures is referred to as:

a. meningoencephalitis. b. aseptic meningitis. c. encephalitis. d. pleocytosis.

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When sediment removal is less than input we often find:

a. fjords. b. tectonic estuaries. c. tidal flats. d. bar-built estuaries. e. drowned river valleys.

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At which one of the following days in the 28-day cycle is a woman MOST likely to get pregnant?

A) 1 (start of the menses) B) 7 C) 14 D) 21 E) 28

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Do you agree with the following statement referring to the species groups in the phylogeny below: "Cases in which Epicephala and Glochidion moths diversified without cospeciating did not involve coevolution." Justi-fy your answer in one sentence

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