Which of the following characteristics are shared by Enterococcus and Streptococcus?

a. found on/in healthy carriers
b. growth patterns on blood agar
c. cell arrangement
d. none of the above


Answer: c. cell arrangement

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In his analysis of rII in phage, Benzer assayed complementation

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Golden rice:

a) could help the 250,000 children each year who are at risk of blindness due to vitamin A deficiency. b) supplies more protein. c) grows without a husk, thereby reducing the processing required before it can be consumed. d) supplies more vitamin A in one serving than an individual needs in a full week. e) can make vitamin A without beta-carotene.

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