A person with which occupation is most at risk for a zoonotic disease?

A. nurse
B. forest ranger
C. accountant
D. teacher
E. dental hygienist


Answer: B

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This group is one of the two main angiosperm clades. This group has about 200 000 species, and most have two cotyledons. What is the name of this plant group?

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A cell is observed under the microscope. What feature will indicate that it is in anaphase?

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