Please match the technologies with the statements that most accurately describe them to test your understanding of the methods and characteristics used in classifying bacteria. These tests use DNA to determine the identity of an organism

A) Morphology
B) Bacterial physiology/biochemistry
C) Serological analysis
D) Genetic techniques


D) Genetic techniques

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Which is the dominant greenhouse gas leading to global warming of the atmosphere?

A. CO2 B. CH4 C. H2O D. NO2

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Small Aristelliger lizards have difficulty defending territories, but large lizards are more likely to be preyed upon by owls. Which kind of selection acts on the adult body size of these lizards?

A. Stabilizing selection B. Directional selection C. Disruptive selection

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Why were blood transfusions prior to 1985 more likely to be associated with Hepatitis C transmission than blood transfusions done since 1985?

A. Since 1985, the incidence of Hepatitis C infection in the general population has been significantly lower than it was prior to 1985. B. Since 1985, donor blood has been tested for either nonA, nonB Hepatitis virus or specifically for Hepatitis C virus. C. Since 1985, donor blood is tested for the human immunodeficiency virus. D. Since 1985, the processing and storage of donor blood destroys any Hepatitis C virus in the blood.

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