Which biotechnology technique combines DNA from two or more sources?

A scientist discovers a multicellular marine organism with no tissues, asymmetrical body organization, and pores that circulate water through a central cavity. Which evolutionary conclusion is most reasonable?

Treating foods with large amounts of salt draws the water out of foods by

Where is the majority of earth’s water found?

Organisms that inhabit soil or water and breakdown and absorb the organic matter of dead organisms are called

What kinds of interventions and treatments for substance use disorders are most effective?

The causative organism for mumps is:

For these 12 questions match BOTH the number of the pathogen AND the letter of the best treatment for each case study below.  There is only one correct pathogen and treatment answer for each case study and each answer is worth 0.5 points (for a total of 12 points) Table for Questions 1-12 Pathogen Treatment 1. Vibrio cholerae  A. 60-day course of ciprofloxacin and doxycycline  2. Corynebacterium diphtheriae  B. Azithromycin, erythromycin, and an acellular combined vaccine 3. Mycobacterium tuberculosis C. Tetracycline and erythromycin for both sex partners 4. Chlamydia trachomatis D. Rifampin and treat the water source with hyperchlorination  5. Pseudomonas aeruginosa E. Oral rehydration therapy 6. Legionella pneumophila F. Antitoxin, penicillin or erythromycin, and a vaccine  7. Hantavirus G. High dose intravenous fluoroquinolones or imipenem, debridement 8. Neisseria gonorrhea H. Isoniazid, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, and rifampin for 2 months followed by 4-6 months of alternative combination drugs 9. Staphylococcus aureus  I. Recommended cephalosporin antibiotics and condoms 10. Helicobacter pylori J. Methicillin, protective isolation, and exfoliation to prevent a secondary infection  11. Bordetella pertussis K. Proton pump inhibitor, macrolide and beta-lactam antibiotics 12. Bacillus anthracis   L. No proven treatment is available Case Study: A 17-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital with a 4-day history of fever, chills, malaise, sore throat, skin rash, and polyarthralgia. She reported being sexually active and a 5-week history of a profuse yellowish/greenish vaginal discharge, which was untreated. Upon presentation, she had erythematous maculopapular skin rash over her forearm, thigh, and ankle, and her metacarpophalangeal joint, wrist, knee, ankle, and midtarsal joints were acutely inflamed. She had an elevated leukocyte count and sedimentation rate. Pathogen: _______ Treatment: _______

The zone of soil around roots of plants is called the

For the next five questions match the zoonotic infection with its primary reservoir(s):