A microbial population can contain several microbial communities
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: FALSE
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Aside from HIV infections, the greatest number of global disease-related deaths result from
1.diarrheas. 2.various respiratory infections. 3.hepatitis. 4.malaria. 5.tuberculosis.
How can injecting a person with a killed-bacteria vaccine protect that individual from a disease?
A) The proteins of the killed bacteria remain in the body, and live bacteria later prey on them instead of live tissues. B) The proteins of the killed bacteria bind with receptors in the body so that live bacteria can't bind with them later. C) The proteins of the killed bacteria stimulate the production of antibodies, which can be utilized later in response to infection. D) The proteins of the killed bacteria give the person a mild form of the disease, which conditions the body not to respond to later infection.
In an effort to protect and breed the California condor, a rescue program
A. cloned several female birds in captivity. B. captured the few remaining wild birds to breed them in captivity. C. captured the remaining wild birds and distributed them for display at zoos worldwide. D. was able to restore habitat in much of southern California. E. developed new genetic engineering techniques.
Classification and taxonomy provide information and contribute to each of the following endeavors, except
A. tracing the origins of bacteria. B. identification of unknown species. C. enabling communication among scientists regarding the same and different species of microbes. D. the study of evolutionary relationships. E. selection of appropriate antibiotics.