While the Primacy Effect Is Thought to Be Due to the Early

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Multiple Choice

While the primacy effect is thought to be due to the early transfer of information to long-term memory, this effect appears to be due to information remaining in short-term memory. This is called the __________ effect.

• A)rehearsal
• B)serial position
• C)final position
• D)recency

Describe the environmental adaptations of bacteria, including thermophiles and endospore formers.

Understand the impact and applications of bacteria in biotechnology and bioterrorism.

Recognize the structural diversity within bacteria and its implications for classification and function.

Discuss the role and limitations of modern techniques in studying prokaryotic diversity and ecology.

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Definitions:

Fraternal Twins

Fraternal twins are siblings born at the same time as a result of two separate eggs being fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their genes.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

The molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all living organisms and many viruses.

Cytosine

A pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with guanine.

Guanine

One of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA, pairing with cytosine in DNA and contributing to the genetic code.