What group of fungi is largely responsible for the reduction in amphibian populations worldwide?

A. Microsporidia
B. Ascomycetes
C. Basidiomycetes
D. Chytridomycetes
E. Glomerulomycetes


Answer: D

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The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6). A "0" indicates the ancestral condition, and a "1" indicates the derived condition. Which trait is least informative of phylogenetic relationships within the group?  



A.  A
B.  B
C.  C
D.  D
E.  E

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Radioactivity can destroy cancerous tissue but not healthy tissue

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Many studies on genetic variation in humans have been done with the perception of taste. The chemical phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) has been used extensively in these studies

Although many individuals cannot taste PTC, many individuals find the taste of PTC to be ________. A) umami B) salty C) sour D) bitter E) sweet

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In 1971, Dr Judah Folkman published the "angiogenic hypothesis" suggesting that a tumor cannot grow beyond 1–2 millimeters without the development (angiogenesis) of new blood vessels that provide access to oxygen and nutrients

During the 1990s, it was discovered that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) stimulates the proliferation and migration of the cells that form blood vessels, leading to the formation of new blood vessels. VEGF binds to receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) on the cell surface and causes the RTKs to dimerize and become active, thereby initiating an intracellular signaling cascade that stimulates cell division and inhibits apoptosis. Many cancer cells secrete high levels of VEGF. Increased VEGF expression in a tumor is correlated with a poor medical outcome for the patient. Some evidence suggests that blocking VEGF-dependent signaling may prevent the formation of new blood vessels and lead to the death of immature blood vessels without disturbing mature blood vessels. You work for a biotechnology company that seeks to create anticancer drugs that prevent the growth of tumors and/or cause tumors to shrink, while leaving normal cells relatively untouched. After learning about VEGF, you have a bright idea for a new mechanism of action for a potential anticancer drug. What is your idea?

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