Within a specific bacterial strain, all the capsules will appear uniform, exhibiting the same size and shape from cell to cell.

A) True
B) False


B) False
Feedback: Capsules have little regular morphology, differing in size and shape from cell to cel

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The part of the brain that directly controls secretions from the pituitary gland is the ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Both fish and humans develop neurological symptoms and bloody skin lesions due to a sudden "bloom" of this algae.

A. diatoms B. Prototheca C. Phaeophyta D. Pfiesteria piscicida E. All of these choices are correct.

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