Which of the following is the best definition of generation time?
A) the length of time needed for lag phase
B) the length of time needed for a cell to divide
C) the minimum rate of doubling
D) the duration of log phase
E) the time needed for nuclear division
B
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Based on this information, what can he deduce about the logistic growth curve for the population at this point in time (recall Figure 46.5)? A. The curve resembles an exponential growth curve. B. The curve is at its inflection point (i.e., the rate of growth has started to slow). C. The curve has plateaued at K. D. The curve is at its steepest point.
Squids are dominant nektonic predators in the open ocean
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following bacteria is responsible for the most common bacterial gastroenteritis in the United States, usually accompanied by frequent, bloody diarrhea?
A) Borrelia recurrentis B) Campylobacter jejuni C) Chlamydophila pneumoniae D) Vibrio cholerae E) Vibrio vulnificus
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Most species of sponges live in freshwater environments, but a few species are marine. 2. Cnidarians such as jellyfish have muscle and nervous tissues. 3. Annelids demonstrate the important animal characteristic of body segmentation.