Anthrax, which means "charcoal" in Greek, derives its name from
A) the airborne endospores it produces.
B) the staining properties of the bacillus under the microscope.
C) the black eschars it produces on human skin.
D) its ability to invade the bloodstream and produce toxemia.
E) the high mortality it causes in infected individuals.
C
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Soil protists often utilize bacteria as a nutrient source.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Plant cells called ____ form the protective coat around seeds
a. sclerenchyma b. tracheids c. collenchyma d. parenchyma e. vessel members
Which hormone promotes stem elongation and was first discovered while studying the growth of extremely tall and
spindly rice plants? a. abscisic acid b. auxin c. cytokinin d. ethylene e. gibberellin
In the ________ growth pattern, different parts of the body grow or cease growing at different times.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).