The first step in the establishment of infection is that the organism must

A. invade host tissues.
B. attach to host cells.
C. evade phagocytes.
D. produce toxins.


B

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A. one sponge with a red side and a blue side B. one blue sponge and one red sponge C. one sponge with blue and red randomly distributed D. one purple sponge (mix of red and blue colors) E. one sponge with alternating red and blue layers of cells

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All the following are used to classify plankton except:

a. taxonomic groups. b. functional groups. c. life history. d. light spectrum requirements. e. size.

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In domestic animals, “mad cow disease” is caused by:

a. Viruses b. Viroids c. Prions d. None of the above

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Which of the following types of joints allows the LEAST amount of movement?

a. fibrous b. ball and socket c. hingelike d. synovial e. cartilaginous

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