The grouping or classification of species is termed ______.

A. genus
B. kingdom
C. taxonomy


C. taxonomy

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Bacteria make up about one-third the weight of fecal matter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Alexander Fleming kept finding mold contamination that was killing his bacterial cultures. This observation eventually lead to the development of the antibiotic penicillin. Why would a fungus produce a compound that is selectively toxic to bacteria?  

A.  Fungi eat bacteria. B.  Fungi are killed by bacterial toxins. C.  Fungi compete with bacteria for resources. D.  Killing bacteria is an accident. Clarify Question What is the key concept addressed by the question? What type of thinking is required?   Gather Content What do you already know about fungi and bacteria? What other information is related to the question?   Choose Answer   Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer?   Reflect on Process   Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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Which of the following is not considered part of the process of morphogenesis per se?

a. Cells become specialized. b. Cells migrate into specific areas. c. Certain cells undergo changes in shape. d. Cells become organized into intricate patterns of tissues and organs. e. Some cells undergo apoptosis

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