Describe four environmental conditions that would likely change the relative abundances of the members within a microbial community

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Changes to any of these six would likely perturb a microbial community: light abundance, osmotic conditions, oxygen content, temperature, pH, and water potential.

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a. to target b. to synthesize c. to excite d. to inhibit e. to multiply

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Recombinant DNA is 

A. new nuclei. B. spliced DNA. C. a disease. D. All of these answers are true.

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Succession after a catastrophic disturbance such as a volcanic eruption is referred to as ________ succession

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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All of the following are early tongue structures, EXCEPT

A. Copula B. Epiglottal Swelling C. Lateral Swelling D. Medial Swelling (Tuberculum Impar) E. Foramen Cecum

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