Some bacteria can pass plasmids from one cell to another in a process called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


conjugation

Some bacteria can pass plasmids from one cell to another in a process called conjugation.

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The number and variety of species in an area is the

A) taxonomy. B) clade. C) biodiversity. D) domain. E) synapomorphy.

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

1. SLOSS stands for single long or several short. 2. Beavers are an example of a dominant species. 3. Captive breeding could potentially save all rare species. 4. Field experiments by David Tilman showed that increased plant diversity reduced the severity of attack by foliar fungal diseases. 5. According to the IUCN's data, a smaller percentage of bird than coral reef-dwelling fish species are endangered.

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The loudness (intensity) of a sound is specifically associated with the

A) frequency of sound waves. B) area of the brain interpreting the sensory input. C) specific hair cells that respond in the cochlea. D) amplitude of the sound waves. E) duration of the sound.

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Facilitated diffusion is used to transport:

What will be an ideal response?

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