Which of the following statements regarding virus taxonomy is true?

A) Viruses are classified on the basis of the taxonomy of their host organisms.
B) Virus classes are well established.
C) Some virus family names are derived from the name of an important member of the family.
D) The species epithet is a latin descriptor of the virion structure.
E) Virus classes are based on the domain of the host organism.


C

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Regarding the class experiment on termite orientation behavior, the line for all of the treatment sheets was traced from the same template. Why was using a template important for this experiment?

A. We wanted to know if termites are drawn to this specific line B. It was previously demonstrated that termites respond to this specific line C. It helped ensure that each treatment trial was consistent D. The line was a prediction derived from our hypothesis

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Which of these typically occur in both angiosperms and gymnosperms?

A. Seeds develop within a cone. B. Seeds are surrounded by a fruit at maturity. C. Pollen is carried by the wind for pollination. D. Seeds develop within a flower. E. Pollen is carried by animal pollinators.

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The core histones do not include

a. H1. b. H2A. c. H2B. d. H3. e. H4.

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