Some viruses cause disease; they act as __________

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


Answer: pathogens

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A. form spontaneously. B. cannot form spontaneously. C. cannot reproduce without a host cell. D. lack genetic material.

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Evidence of crossing over can often be seen under the light microscope as a structure called a _______.  

A.  kinetochore B.  centromere C.  chiasma D.  centriole

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A common second messenger molecule is

a. a steroid compound. b. cyclic AMP. c. ADP. d. prostaglandin. e. intermedin.

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Which of the following is not a source of energy for muscle contraction?

a. creatine phosphate b. glucose c. oxygen d. glycogen e. ATP

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