Desiccation Is Primarily Effective Against

question 15

Multiple Choice

Desiccation is primarily effective against

• A) enveloped viruses.
• B) vegetative bacteria.
• C) nonenveloped viruses.
• D) vegetative fungi.
• E) bacterial endospores.

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Definitions:

Siberian Traps

A large region of volcanic rock in Siberia, known for one of the largest volcanic events in Earth's history, linked to the mass extinction at the end of the Permian period.

Ocean Acidification

The process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which can affect marine life and ecosystems.

Toxic Metal Emissions

The release of harmful metal substances into the environment, often as a byproduct of industrial processes, which can pose health risks to humans and ecosystems.

Elytra

The hardened forewings of beetles and some other insects, which serve as a protective shield for the fragile hind wings used in flight.