What is the best definition of biotransformation?
A. Production of alcohol from a substrate
B. Oxidation of sugar to carbon dioxide
C. Use of microorganisms to modify substances not normally used for growth
D. Production of a toxin from a nontoxic chemical
Answer: C
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The best definition for genotype-environment interactions is
A. Environmental effects on the phenotype differ with genotype B. Environment does not affect phenotype. C. Phenotypes will always be affected by the environment no matter what the genotype D. Genotypes and phenotypes do not change with environmental conditions
Coprophagy is common among animals that feed on detritus
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What advantage do individuals with one sickle cell allele have?
a. no advantage b. more rigid red blood cells c. a stronger resistance to malaria d. immunity to typhoid fever
Which of the following is most susceptible to destruction by phagocytes?
a. Chlamydophila psittaci b. Streptococcus pneumoniae c. Streptococcus pyogenes d. Influenza virus e. Histoplasma capsulatum