In which growth phase do bacteria adjust to their environment and grow little, if any?

A) stationary phase
B) habituation phase
C) lag phase
D) log phase
E) acculturation phase


Answer: C

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a. DNA replication occurred more frequently in individuals who exercised. b. Cell division occurred more rapidly in individuals who exercised. c. Telomerase activity was higher in individuals who exercised. d. Telomerase activity was lower in individuals who exercised. e. Fewer DNA replication errors occurred in individuals who exercised.

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A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

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The surface of each B lymphocyte is covered with about 250,000 to 500,000 identical copies of (BCR/MHC/TCR).

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

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The formal definition of ‘fitness' in evolutionary biology:

a. pertains to reproductive success. b. implies something is well matched or fit. c. Both of the above. d. Neither of the above.

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