With __________ growth, a small population starts growing slowly, then grows rapidly, and then levels off once

__________ is reached. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ANSWER: logistic; carrying capacity

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If a protein-coding gene is identified, its function can be studied by using RNA interference to

__________. a. produce a RFLP b. produce an EST c. turn the gene on d. turn the gene off e. induce a mutation

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During which growth phase are bacteria more susceptible to antimicrobial drugs?

A) lag phase B) log phase C) stationary phase D) death phase E) The susceptibility is the same for all phases.

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A covalent bond between two atoms is formed as a result of the ______________

(a) sharing of electrons. (b) loss of electrons from both atoms. (c) loss of a proton from one atom. (d) transfer of electrons from one atom to the other.

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