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Which of the following apply to individuals and cultures regarding values on age? Some individuals assign different values based on age. An upsurge in elder abuse denotes a sign of high regard of senior citizens. Some cultures note the contributions made by their elderly citizens.

Which of the following accurately describes the ARRT code of ethics? It is Part A of the Standards of Ethics It is Part B of the Standards of Ethics It includes the mandatory rules of acceptable professional conduct It is intended to be inspirational

How do budget deficits lead to trade deficits?

  What is the technical term for the association between plant roots and fungi?  [rootfungus] a.  lichens b.  mycobacteria c.  mycosis d.  mycorrhizae Do plants benefit from this association, and, if so, how?  [benefit] a.  No – the fungus is a parasite. b.  No – the fungus is commensal. c.  Yes – the fungus helps the plant do photosynthesis, better. d.  Yes – the fungus helps the plant gain nutrients and moisture.

What disease is caused by the agent shown in the above image? [disease] a.  AIDS b.  influenza c.  measles d.  mumps In which Domain does this agent belong? [domain] a.  Archaea b.  Bacteria c.  Eukarya d.  none

            Your young patient has thick whitish lesions on his tongue, shown above left.  The organism is shown above right. What is the proper name of the pathogen causing the baby’s illness?  [pathogen] a.  Candida albicans b.  Claviceps purpurea c.  Coccidioides immitis d.  Cercospora apii What is the common name for the baby’s disease?  [disease] a.  thus b.  thrush c.  thrust d.  truss

What is the technical term for the type of symbiosis to describe the organisms shown growing on the branch, above?  [symbiosis] a.  commensalism b.  mutualism c.  parasitism d.  predation What are the two (2) types of organisms that make up the organisms shown above?  [organisms] a.  plant; fungus b.  alga/cyanobacterium; fungus c.  slime mold; fungus d.  protozoan; fungus What is the relationship between the organisms, shown above, and the tree on which they’re growing?  [relationships] a.  commensalism b.  mutualism c.  parasitism d.  predation

Because leather is made from animals, especially cattle, and because cattle produce large amounts of methane, a key player in climate change, there is a push to develop leather alternatives.  What are two leather alternatives that we’ve discussed in class?

A mycelium can produce spores by mitosis, or yeasts can produce daughter cells by mitosis or budding.  What type of reproduction is this?

The specimen, shown above, was taken from the lungs of a cow dying of anthrax. What is the proper name of the pathogen shown in the image, above?  [anthrax] a.  Bacillus anthracas b.  Bacillus anthraces c.  Bacillus anthracis d.  Bacillus anthrasus What part of this pathogen can be weaponized for bioterrorism use?  [bioterrorism] a.  cell wall b.  cell membrane c.  endospore d.  flagella