In your own words, explain why some bacterial species produce endospores. What are their purpose?
What will be an ideal response?
Bacterial species produce endospores as a survival mechanism. The purpose is to grow and divide
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smaller. b. superficial. c. more specialized. d. only present in adults. e. only present in larvae.
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Short segments of newly synthesized DNA are joined into a continuous strand by _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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The LEAST hydrophilic substance is
A. oil. B. salt. C. a gas. D. an amphipathic molecule. E. an ion.
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External infections can be treated by (intramuscular/surface/topical) administration, in which a drug is applied directly to the site of infection.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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