What is the trigger for initiation of bacterial cell replication?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Replication is initiated when the cell mass reaches a certain threshold level. This level may be assessed as the concentration of a specific protein either increases or decreases with cell growth.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following are examples of exoenzymes?
a. Mucinase b. LPS c. Hyaluronidase d. Hemolysin e. Keratinase
Interspecific ________ occurs when the competition for space between two species influences access to food and nesting sites
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which statement explains the general upward trend of the data over the 2-year time period?
A) Evaporation exceeded transpiration. B) Transpiration exceeded precipitation. C) Precipitation exceeded evaporation. D) None of these statements explains the upward trend.