Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly called "strep throat," is caused by ________.

A. Streptococcus trachius
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Streptococcus pneumoniae
D. Streptococcus mutans


Answer: B

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Anions are _____ charged ions and cations are _____ charged ions

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

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How were insertion sequences (IS elements) first discovered?

What will be an ideal response?

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