Microcystis aeruginosa is a species of cyanobacteria. What CANNOT be true of this species?

A. It synthesizes organic molecules.
B. It is an obligate anaerobe.
C. Its cells contain an extensive thylakoid.
D. It uses ammonia to produce proteins.
E. It secretes mucilage.


B. It is an obligate anaerobe.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Select all correct descriptions of the liver.

a. largest glad in body b. removes poisonous substances from the blood c. composed of a large of function units called lobules d. receives blood from the GI tract

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The French taxonomist who, in 1809 was the first scientist to suggest that organisms that use one part of their body repeatedly would increase their abilities was

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