Organisms that degrade hydrocarbons in crude oil are ubiquitous in the environment and have evolved special strategies, such as surfactant production, that allow them to readily use hydrocarbons as electron donors and carbon sources

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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In the figure above, which of the following statements is true?

A) All of the species of insects shown are in the order Hymenoptera. B) There are no true mimics in the insects shown. C) All of the insects are displaying Batesian mimicry. D) Half of the six insects shown are harmless.

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As the volume of the chest wall increases, the concomitant expansion of the lungs is due to a(n)

A) increase in intrapleural pressure. B) decrease in intra-alveolar pressure. C) increase in atmospheric pressure. D) increase in transpulmonary pressure. E) decrease in transpulmonary pressure.

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Where are higher brain functions, such as creativity and analytical skills, centered?

A) corpus callosum B) hypothalamus C) spinal cord D) cerebrum

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