An example of biomagnification is the ability of Desulfovibrio to catalyze production of methyl mercury, which is lipid soluble, thereby increasing the concentration of mercury in the food chain.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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If a person was not able to produce pancreatic

secretions, which macromolecule(s) would they have difficulty digesting?

a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. fats d. nucleic acids e. all of these

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Species of fossil organisms are morphospecies, which means they are defined on the basis of ________

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The tall and short phenotypes in pea plants are examples of

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