When doing SSU (small subunit ribosomal RNA) of a mixed population of microbes from an environmental sample, specific ________ are identified.

A. genotypes
B. phylotypes
C. phenotypes
D. unknown microbes


Answer: B

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(Check all that are true) [A] Vaginal Ring [B] Progestogen-only pills [C] The "patch" [D] Birth control implants [E] Birth control injections [F] Combined oral contraceptives [G] Copper intrauterine devices

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Consider a deep sea hydrothermal vent.  Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. The associated chemolithotrophs are primary producers. B. The vent is a habitat. C. Its biome is the deep marine biopshere. D. The vent hosts communities of chemolithotrophic bacteria.

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Thoroughly cleaning a patient's room after discharge helps limit the spread of disease by: A) common vehicle transmission. B) airborne transmission. C) indirect contact. D) direct contact.

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