Explain what is meant by describing chlamydias as "energy parasites."
What will be an ideal response?
Chlamydias do not have the capability to synthesize ATP, the energy "currency" of living organisms. They therefore completely depend on the host cell in which they reside for production of this vital molecule.
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A. fungi, eukarya, and vertebrates B. archaea, bacteria, and eukarya C. vertebrates, bacteria, and archaea D. bacteria, fungi, and archaea E. eukarya, bacteria, and fungi
How do pancake tortoises protect themselves from predators?
a. Their coloration serves as a disguise. b. They emit an undesirable scent. c. They have large jaws with teeth. d. They puff themselves up and become wedged in between cracks in rocks. e. They retreat into their shell.
The true border between land and sea in the tropics is called the ____ zone
a. brown b. white c. gray d. black e. yellow
Parenchyma and pith are cells derived from
a. meristem tissue b. ground tissue c. vascular cambium tissue d. cork cambium tissue e. epidermal tissue