Which of the following fungi is an obligate intracellular parasite?

A. Coccidioides immitis 
B. Blastomyces dermatitidis
C. Microsporidium
D. Candida albicans
E. Mucor species


Answer: C

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A. coincides with increased levels of oxygen in the atmosphere and ocean. B. occurred at about the same time as the appearance of land plants. C. occurred soon after the appearance of simple multicellular organisms. D. occurred after the appearance of complex multicellular fungi. E. coincides with time period when oxygen first began to accumulate in the atmosphere.

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Which of the following statements best describes the difference between mitosomes and mitochondria?

A. Mitosomes are not involved in ATP production. B. Mitosomes are much larger than mitochondria. C. Mitosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes that help the protozoan digest food particles. D. Mitosomes have one membrane whereas mitochondria have a double membrane.

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The lower neck of the uterus, which opens into the vagina, is called the ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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What are the functions of the 5' cap and poly(A ) tail of mature mRNAs in eukaryotes?

What will be an ideal response?

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