Which of the following is one of the most important and widespread hospital pathogens, and is often resistant to common antibiotics?

A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C) Escherichia coli
D) Klebsiella pneumoniae
E) Salmonella typhi


Ans: A) Staphylococcus aureus

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The most likely explanation for any mass-extinction event is

A) a gradual increase in global temperature. B) coevolution of predator and prey species. C) loss of genetic diversity due to inbreeding. D) human activity. E) rapid environmental change.

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