Which of the following is NOT an example of symbiosis?
A. bacteria in the human colon
B. tapeworm in the human intestine
C. tuberculosis in the human lung
D. protozoa in termites
E. microbes crossing the placenta to the fetus
Answer: E
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Data gained from the Human Microbiome Project could help scientists understand _____
a. microbial haplotypes b. where microbes are concentrated in the human body c. the function of probiotics d. why antibiotics disrupt the microbiome e. how changes in the microbiome can lead to disease
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Large patches of habitat usually contain fewer species than small patches. B) Large animals usually have larger home ranges than smaller animals. C) Carnivore home ranges are usually smaller than herbivore home ranges. D) Small species are usually limited to small habitat patches.
The threshold of human skin temperature at which cool or cold is perceived as pain is
A) 0°F. B) 59°F. C) -5°F. D) 32°F.
Basic science discoveries often lead to the development of technology, and the development of technology often leads to new scientific discoveries. Which of the following is not an accurate pairing of a technology and a discovery?
A) measurement of atmospheric CO2 and understanding of climate change B) sequencing of genomes and understanding evolutionary relationships among organisms C) genetic engineering and creation of new drugs D) invention of the microscope and creation of evolutionary trees