When an organism (such as a ground squirrel) becomes hypothermic, are ONLY the respiratory reactions likely to be affected, or would the overall metabolism of the organism be depressed?
a. only the respiratory reactions are likely to be affected
b. the overall metabolism of the organism would be depressed
c. there is little affect on any of the organism's systems
b
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a. an associated virus. b. an enterotoxin. c. an exotoxin. d. a buildup of electrolytes. e. retention of water.
Rhizobia, actinomycetes, and cyanobacteria all share the common feature that they can _____
A) increase water uptake in plants B) kill parasites in the soil C) exist in extreme environments D) fix atmospheric nitrogen
The Y chromosome
a)is larger than the X chromosome. b)contains more genes than the X chromosome. c)is the same size as the X chromosome. d)is smaller than the X chromosome. e)is genetically identical to the X chromosome.
The ability of a nonpathogen or weakly pathogenic microorganism to cause disease primarily in an immunocompromised host is termed a(n) ______ infection.
A. virulent B. opportunistic C. antagonistic D. pathogenic