Foods that have been unacceptably altered due to uncontrolled bacterial growth are called

A. refrigerated.
B. spoiled.
C. preserved.
D. fermented.


B. spoiled.

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While doing a pedigree analysis of a royal family from a Pacific Island nation, you notice two parents with the same genetic disease who have four children

All four of the girls have the disease, but when they marry unaffected individuals none of the 16 grandchildren has the disease. If this disease is controlled by a single gene, then the most likely explanation would be: A. the disease is a spontaneous mutation. B. the disease is recessive and is only seen in homozygous recessive individuals such as the affected girls. C. the disease is dominant and is only seen in homozygous dominant individuals. D. the disease is dominant and is seen in heterozygous or homozygous dominant individuals.

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Azidothymidine (AZT) is mentioned in your book as an HIV drug. AZT is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor. That means AZT is only effective during the ______ stage of the viral life cycle

A. entry B. integration C. viral assembly D. release

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What is the function of normal biota of the respiratory tract?

A. Provides antibodies B. Microbial antagonism C. Competes with pathogens for resources and space D. Both [competes with pathogens for resources and space] and [microbial antagonism] are correct. E. All of these three functions are correct.

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Individuals don't evolve, ________ do

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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