For which of the following would growth on blood agar be a good diagnostic tool?
a. streptococci
b. staphylococci
c. all Gram-positive cocci
d. enterococci
Answer: a. streptococci
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A) the production of vinegar. B) the carbohydrate metabolism of the human gut. C) hydrothermal vent communities. D) the production of vitamin C.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which skin disorder is caused by a type of herpes virus?
a. acne b. vitiligo c. cold sores d. malignant melanoma e. squamous cell carcinoma
The ________ of flowering plants and insects is responsible for much of the diversity of these groups.
A. natural selection B. artificial selection C. coevolution D. natural history