Clostridium tetani, the bacterium that causes tetanus, can survive in soil for up to 40 years. Forming which of the following structures would support its longevity?
A. a glycocalyx
B. a pilus
C. a cell wall
D. an endospore
E. a cell membrane
D. an endospore
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Non-virulent bacteria can be prevented from being transformed into virulent bacteria if the debris from heat-killed virulent bacteria is first treated with: (choose all that apply)
A. DNase. B. RNase. C. protease. D. no enzyme.
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The amino acid referred to as the "helix breaker" (because it lacks the hydrogen atom needed for hydrogen bonding) is
A) leucine. B) proline. C) methionine. D) valine. E) phenylalanine.
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Which group of organisms was the 1st tetrapods on land?
a. Reptiles b. Birds c. Mammals d. Dinosaurs e. Amphibians
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The use of two ATP molecules at the beginning of glycolysis is comparable to ___
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