Which group of microorganisms is composed only of hereditary material wrapped in a protein covering?

A. Yeasts
B. Parasites
C. Bacteria
D. Viruses
E. Fungi


Answer: D

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Polyploid plants are often unhealthy compared to diploid plants

a. True b. False

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Which types of plant stores carbon dioxide as an organic acid in its vacuoles?

A) C2 plants B) C3 plants C) C4 plants D) CAM plants

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The pace of evolution in which there is little change for long periods of time interrupted by short periods with major changes is called:

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