Which of the following infectious diseases derives

from a non-mammalian reservoir?
a. HIV
b. SARS
c. Ebola
d. H5N1
e. SIV


Answer: d

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In 2013, a man was arrested for transporting 400 pounds of marijuana across state lines. His DNA was tested, entered into the CODIS database, and found to match the crime scene sample in the Margaret Binkele case. What additional evidence would increase your confidence that the man arrested for transporting marijuana murdered Margaret Binkele? (Select all that apply.)

A) A receipt that showed the man used his credit card in Texas on the night of the murder B) The genotype at additional SSR loci that show a match at seven and a mismatch at three loci. C) Discovery of the man's fingerprints on the murder weapon D) A match between his blood and the crime scene sample at more than three SSR loci

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The time period from the initial contact with an infectious agent to the appearance of the first symptoms is known as the _____

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What relationship has been shown by the data from Antarctic ice cores?

A) a positive correlation between carbon dioxide concentration and ice core temperature B) a negative correlation between carbon dioxide concentration and ice core temperature C) no correlation between carbon dioxide concentration and ice core temperature D) a confusing relationship between carbon dioxide concentration and ice core temperature

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