In their relationships with humans, are most species of bacteria beneficial, harmful, or no noticeable purpose?
What will be an ideal response?
The vast majority of prokaryotic species are beneficial to humans. Only small numbers are pathogenic, but those species tend to get a lot of our attention!
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Evolution of the globin gene family has been characterized by
a. duplication and divergence of genes. b. fusion of exons. c. duplication of gene clusters. d. mutations creating pseudogenes. e. All of the above.
Which organism is used to initiate the fermentation of cabbage to make sauerkraut?
A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae B. Streptococcus lactis and Lactobacillus C. Propionibacterium D. Spirulina E. Leuconostoc mesenteroides
The energy needed to raise 1 kilogram of water from 14.5oC 15.5oC under controlled conditions is
A. 1 kilocalorie. B. 1 calorie. C. 1 joule. D. 1 erg. E. 1 gram.
Individuals with Marfan syndrome experience an eyesight problem called ________Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)