Which invention from the 17th century allowed for the development of modern cell theory?

A. X-rays
B. computers
C. the light microscope
D. the scanning electron microscope


C. the light microscope

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The selective advantage linked to the high frequency of the cystic fibrosis allele in Caucasians is:

a. an increased resistance to falciparum malaria. b. the prevention of excessive water loss associated with certain types of diarrhea. c. production of an enzyme to break down cholera toxin. d. increased mucous secretions for the removal of infectious cells. e. an increased probability of Salmonella infection.

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Before being loaded into the phloem for translocation, the carbohydrates produced during photosynthesis must be

converted into which molecule? a. glucose b. fructose c. maltose d. sucrose e. galactose

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All of the following are used by bacteria to attach to host cells EXCEPT

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