The carcinogen aflatoxin is produced by the fungus

A. Claviceps purpurea.
B. Staphylococcus aureus.
C. Coccidioides immitis.
D. Histoplasma capsulatum.
E. Aspergillus flavus.


E. Aspergillus flavus.

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In passive transport, the movement of a small,

nonpolar molecule across a cell membrane depends on

a. adequate amounts of ATP. b. a concentration gradient. c. adequate ATP and a concentration gradient d. the proper transport protein. e. gated channels.

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It is common for infections to produce no noticeable symptoms. Infections of this nature are termed _____, or inapparent

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

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____________________ tissues covering the body's surfaces and lining its internal spaces are the initial site of most cancers because their cells are rapidly dividing.

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

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