________ are infectious proteins that are responsible for several animal diseases, including scrapie and mad cow disease.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Prions
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The pink-red rash of scarlet fever may be caused by streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins A, B, C, and E, which are coded for on a lysogenic bacteriophage
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Biology & Microbiology
New genetic variation in a population is a critical aspect of microevolution
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Biology & Microbiology
Bile is used to aid in the digestion and absorption of
a. fats. b. proteins. c. carbohydrates. d. nucleic acids. e. fats and proteins.
Biology & Microbiology
If a person inherits two X chromosomes, this individual will be
A) female. B) male. C) color-blind. D) sterile. E) a poly-X female.
Biology & Microbiology