Members of the genus Mycobacterium cause which of the following diseases in humans?

A. Tuberculosis and leprosy
B. Abscesses
C. Meningitis
D. Diphtheria


Answer: A

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A particular chemical reaction is exergonic. What can you say about the relationship between the reactants and the products in this exergonic reaction?  

A.  The reactants have more free energy than the products B.  The reactants are likely more disordered and the products are likely more ordered C.  The reactants cannot spontaneously react to generate the products D.  The reactants likely have lower enthalpy than the products 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 the energy associated with reactants and products in reactions? What other information is related to the question?   Choose Answer Do you have all the information needed to answer the question?   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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The methods of ____ have had the greatest impact on human genetics in recent decades

a. cytogenetics b. molecular genetics c. transmission genetics d. translational medicine e. genomics

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The specific compound that is capable of receiving light energy as the first step in sensory transduction is

A. retinal. B. rhodopsin. C. cone opsin. D. vitamin A. E. melanin.

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Media that contain a full complement of nutrient substances, including amino acids, and other

chemicals that normal strains use for themselves, is called:

a. agar media. b. minimal medium. c. nutritious media. d. complete medium. e. rich media.

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