If a bacterial cell encounters unfavorable environmental conditions, then its metabolism will begin to slow until it eventually transforms into an inactive, dormant state. This survival me-chanism is known as:
a. polymerization.
b. oxidation.
c. respiration.
d. sporulation.
D
Organisms sporulate when unfavorable conditions are encountered and remain in this state until favorable conditions return.
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In mutualism
A. the mutualist is dependent on the host. B. the partners will not survive separately in many cases. C. a reciprocal benefit accrues to both partners. D. All of the choices are correct.
In the case of infants and small children, how much blood is usually drawn for bacterial culture?
a. 0.5 mL b. 1 mL c. 1 to 5 mL d. No more than 10 mL
Consider the question: "Why do tropical rain forests support a greater diversity of species than temperate forests?" At which level of organization would this be addressed?
A) individual B) population C) landscape D) global
Many species might coexist in a particular environment by occupying different ecological
A. niches. B. domains. C. biomes. D. territories. E. ranges.