Which of the following is an example of a density-independent factor that affects population growth?

a. food availability
b. disease
c. earthquakes
d. predation


c. earthquakes

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1. Giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis are both caused by helminth infections. 2. No bacteria have been detected in the semen of healthy men. 3. A urine dipstick test is negative for elevated nitrite, but bacteriological culturing reveals Gram-positive cocci. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli is indicated.

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Both Giardia lamblia and parvum are resistant to chlorine

Indicate whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE.

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Nearly all viruses are constructed of

A. RNA with a protein wrapping, called a capsid. B. DNA with a protein wrapping, called a capsid. C. either DNA or RNA with a protein wrapping, called a capsid. D. either DNA or RNA, however many do not have the capsid.

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Which type of cell death typically occurs during cell division?

a) Mitotic death b) Interphase death c) Necrosis d) Metaphase death

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