Group B Streptococcus infections can cause serious infections in infants through vertical transmission.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Your friend does not believe that a platypus can be a mammal because it lays eggs like a bird or reptile. What evidence do you use to defend your position that a platypus is a mammal?

1.It is endothermic. 2.It has a cloaca. 3.It has mammary glands for milk production. 4.It does not have teeth.

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Based on the phylogeny shown, choose the true statements about evolutionary relationships. (Select all that apply.)A) A snake is more closely related to a newt than to a mouse.B) A newt is equally related to a snake and a chimp.C) A mouse is more closely related to a chimp than to a snake.D) A salamander is more closely related to a mouse than to a chimp.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements regarding Neisseria meningitidis is FALSE?

A. There are vaccines available to prevent infection with all strains. B. Up to 40% of the population are carriers. C. Humans are the only natural carriers. D. Transmission is via respiratory droplets. E. It often causes meningitis.

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Which group of gymnosperms diverged first?

A. ginkos B. conifers C. gnetophytes D. cycads E. angiosperms

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