A student classifies a newly discovered virus by testing: (1) whether its genome is RNA or DNA, (2) its capsid shape, (3) whether it has an envelope, and (4) how long it survives on a doorknob. Which of the following best evaluates this classification approach?

A clinical isolate of E. coli is found to carry a plasmid conferring resistance to three unrelated antibiotics as well as resistance to mercury. What is this plasmid called, and what property allows it to confer multiple, unrelated resistances at once?

MATCHING Match the words in the column with the words in the next column with similar or the same meaning.  

Anabolism refers to the breaking down of complex molecules.

The heart is part of the digestive system.

MATCHING Match the words in one column with the opposite word in another column next to it.  

Cells are the smallest unit of life that can function independently.

A 38-year-old male patient with a history of diabetic ketoacidosis had an order of 2,000 mL of D5W IV over 24 hours to be delivered with a tubing set with a drip factor of 15. How many drops per minute will you set for an infusion rate?

Which statement best describes “stocks of knowledge”?

Which of the following does NOT accurately summarize an idea that was addressed in Chapter 3 of the textbook?