Penicillium, a mold that produces an antibiotic, is a type of____

A. club fungus
B. sac fungus
C. zygote fungus
D. flagellated fungus
E. microsporidium


Answer: B

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Which one of the following experiments would be considered acceptable in our society?

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All organisms are composed of multiple cells.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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