Infectious processes that quickly develop are referred to as _________ infections
a. chronic
b. latent
c. acute
d. nosocomial
C
Depending on the host and microbial factors, infections may develop quickly (acute) or slowly (chronic).
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The lock-and-key fit of the genitalia of many male and female insects of the same species is an important part of ensuring reproductive success. Which of the following statements provides an explanation for the fit and shape of insect genitalia?
A. In order to achieve high reproductive success males choose to have genitalia that fit only into the reproductive tracts of females from different species so that they can start new species. B. In order to be successful on land and ensure fertilization, males choose genitalia that only fit into female genitalia of the same species. C. Success in terrestrial environments was increased because sperm were deposited within a female of the same species and increased the probability of fertilization. D. Success in terrestrial environments was increased because males who deposited sperm within females helped to ensure survival of the species once they had colonized land.
A population of cichlid fishes in Lake Malawi, East Africa, experiences a reduction in habitat size due to changing lake levels. This in turn reduces the number of individuals in the population
During the same generation, only 10% of the males successfully reproduce by chance. Observed genotypic frequencies in the following generation are different from the ex-pected frequencies under Hardy–Weinberg because of: a. random events. b. drift. c. differential survival. d. differential reproduction. e. All of the above.
Monosomies are generally better tolerated than trisomies.
a. true b. false
The amount of force exerted over a given area of surface is called atmospheric ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word