An agent that specifically kills fungi but not other kinds of microorganisms is also known as a ________.

A. germicidal agent
B. fungistatic agent
C. fungicidal agent
D. mycostatic agent


Answer: C

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A. true B. false

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Match the following items with the correct phrases.

_______1. A monomer; the most common type of immunoglobulin; very high levels are produced in the secondary (anamnestic) response to an antigen. _______2. A pentamer; five monomers linked together by a J-chain; the first type of immunoglobulin to be formed in the primary response to an antigen. _______3. A monomer; present on the surface of mast cells and basophils. _______4. A dimer; two monomers linked together by a J-chain; frequently found in mucous membranes. _______5. Produced by atopic individuals in response to allergens. a. IgA b. IgD c. IgE d. IgG e. IgM

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Members of which protist group is one of the fossilized deposits in the unique geological formation of the White Cliffs

of Dover? a. diatoms b. actinopods c. diplomonads d. foraminiferans e. choanoflagellates

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Which of the following terms are appropriately applied to the situation described in the previous question?

A) Sexual selection B) Mate choice C) Intersexual selection D) All three of these E) Only B and C

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