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In May 2011, a food–borne outbreak in Europe was first thought to be caused by ingestion of organic cucumbers contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7. People were advised that washing the cucumbers was not sufficient to prevent disease and that the cucumbers had to be cooked to be safe for consumption because cooking will …

Identify one animal reservoir for each of the zoonotic diseases you chose above. The choices were: H5N1 influenza virus  herpes simplex I or II viruses rabies virus hepatitis A HIV E. coli O157:H7

GIVEN: Weight A: 135 pounds at 15 inches aft of datum Weight B: 205 pounds at 117 inches aft of datum Weight C: 85 pounds at 195 inches aft of datum Based on this information, the CG would be located how far aft of datum?

Identify which of the following pathogens is/are associated with congenital infections and identify the mechanism by which congenital infection occurs.  Congenital infections are those that are transmitted from the mother to the fetus or the newborn. 

What weather phenomenon is implied within an area enclosed by small scalloped lines on a U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart?

List two similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 

What is the counterstain used in the bacterial staining exercise? 

What is the name of the molecule in the cabbage extract that causes the color changes when exposed to acids and bases? 

Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a pro-slavery newsletter created by slave owners to combat abolitionist newspapers.

What stain is added last in the bacterial staining exercise?