what is the term for an aggregated assembly of bacteria and organic material within a host that commonly forms on catheters, prosthetic devices and on teeth

What will be an ideal response?


biofilm

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a. The gene with a cloning vector is ligated. b. Agarose gel electrophoresis takes place c. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies the DNA fragment from the genome d. A DNA polymerase specific for the fragment is used to make copies e. DNA fingerprinting allows the fragment to be copied from the chromosome.

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A series of speciation events in ancestors of wheat led to modern wheat, which arose through ________

a. stasis b. allopolyploidy c. autopolyploidy d. parapatric speciation

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A red blood cell will burst when placed in which of

the following kinds of solution? a. hypotonic b. hypertonic c. isotonic d. any of these e. none of these

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How does CO2 enter a plant?

A) Through the roots B) Through the stomata C) Through the stroma D) Through the grana

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