Aquatic microbes 2: lecture summary

What will be an ideal response?


1.Microorganisms are systemic throughout aquatic ecosystems (water column, aquatic animals) - revealed through metagenomics
2.Photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic microorganisms provide the base of the aquatic food chain
3.Extremophiles with different adaptations to temperature, oxygen, and pressure dominate the lower water column
4.Aquatic microbes are sensitive to global changes, including climate warming and pollution

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A. adsorption B. assembly C. penetration D. uncoating E. synthesis

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The vessels in which you would find the

highest concentration of plasma proteins are the

a. venules. b. arterioles. c. capillaries. d. veins. e. arteries

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Which list describes the correct sequence of events involved in cell signaling?

a. signal transduction, reception, signal transmission, response b. response, signal transduction, signal transmission, reception c. signal transmission, signal transduction, reception, response d. reception, signal transmission, response, signal transduction e. signal transmission, reception, signal transduction, response

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When the ________ muscle of the leg contracts, the lower leg is moved closer to the thigh.

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

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