A consequence of the tendency of the human to gain excess weight is an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) test:
a. utilizes disks impregnated with series of concentrations (i.e., twofold dilutions) of each antimicrobial agent being tested against the bacterial isolate. b. will have an endpoint that is less than or equal to the MIC for each specific antimi-crobial tested. c. is the antimicrobial concentration that yields a 99.9% reduction in CFU/mL, compared to concentration of the original bacterial inoculum. d. measures the ability of an antimicrobial to kill all bacteria in the endpoint MIC tube/well by planting an aliquot from it and incubating it overnight.
Abscisic acid (ABA) is synthesized in the roots in response to decreased soil water potential. ABA then translocates to the leaves, where it rapidly alters the osmotic potential of guard cells. What effect would this have on the stomata and the process of transpiration?
A. The stomata would open thereby increasing the rate of transpiration. B. The stomata would open thereby decreasing the rate of transpiration. C. The stomata would close thereby decreasing the rate of transpiration. D. The stomata would close thereby increasing the rate of transpiration. E. The change in the stomata would have no effect on the rate of transpiration. Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you already know about the relationship between transpiration and stomata? How does it relate to the question? Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process · Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
An example of a pheromone in humans is
A. the mother's milk that transfers immunity to the infant. B. testosterone. C. a chemical released by males that reduces premenstrual tension in women. D. saliva exchanged during kissing (as a sexual stimulant).
Which common property of living things would not exclude a virus as a living organism?