In bacteria, initiator tRNA carries formyl methionine.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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You are planning a careful study of the metabolic rate of a spotted bat (Euderma maculatum). At the last minute, you learn that you will not be able to measure caloric intake directly. Should you abandon your study?

A. Yes, because caloric measurement would provide the only meaningful data. B. No, because water intake can provide an indirect measurement of metabolic rate. C. No, because oxygen intake can be measured instead, and it will provide an indirect measurement of metabolic rate. D. No, because carbon dioxide intake can be measured instead, and it will provide an indirect measurement of metabolic rate. E. No, because digestive enzyme production can be measured instead, and it will provide an indirect measurement of metabolic rate.

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The change in the chromosome depicted between the top and the bottom in the accompanying figure represents a(n)

____.

a. inversion b. duplication c. reciprocal translocation d. deletion e. Philadelphia chromosome

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The supralittoral zone is:

a. the area below the low tide mark. b. the area above the high tide mark. c. the area between low and high tide marks. d. the area under the rocks.

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Pathogenicity islands are discrete genetic elements that encode virulence factors, such as toxins, adhesins, secretion systems, and iron transport proteins. These islands can be horizontally transferred between bacteria, resulting in enhanced virulence and fitness in the recipient.

a. true b. false

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