A virus that infects bacteria; Also called a phage

What will be an ideal response?


Bacteriophage

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Enzymes are mostly____, and they function as ____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which statement about the blending concept of inheritance is correct?

A. A cross between a tall man and a short woman can produce some children that are tall while others are short. B. Genetic material is unstable which accounts for such a wide diversity in our offspring. C. A cross between a tall man and a short woman produces tall children who can then produce short grandchildren. D. A cross between a tall man and a short woman would always produce children of medium height.

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Why aren't ferns commonly found in deserts?

A. Ferns are nonvascular and cannot absorb water from deep within the soil. B. Fern spores are unable to resist prolonged dry conditions. C. Fern pollen is spread by insects that do not occur in deserts. D. Fern fronds are sensitive to UV light.

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Class Betaproteobacteria includes all but which of the following genera?

A. Neisseria B. Bordetella C. Lepothrix D. Campylobacter

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