Some viruses never use DNA to carry out protein synthesis and have only RNA as their genetic material. This would lend evidence to which theory?
A. endosymbiotic theory of eukaryote evolution
B. protein-first hypothesis
C. simultaneous evolution of RNA and proteins
D. RNA-first hypothesis
Answer: D
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1.True 2.False
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A. Secrete enzymes that denature transferrin, a protein that is bound to iron B. Ingest iron-rich proteins known as ferrosomes C. Secrete chelating proteins known as siderophores D. Extract iron from the hosts' own transferrin molecules E. Both, secrete chelating proteins known as siderophores and extract iron from the hosts' own transferrin molecules
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a. reactive b. not reactive
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Identify waterborne diseases for which your precautions may not prevent infection. What will be an ideal response?