Table 62 the Following Data Show Growth of Two Bacteria on on Different

question 10

Multiple Choice

Table 6.2 The following data show growth of two bacteria on different media.
$$\begin{array}{l}\text { Amount of Growth }\\\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } \hline & \text { Staphylococcus aureus } & \text { Streptococcus pyogenes } \\\hline \text { Nutrient agar } & + + & + + \\\hline \text { Nutrient agar } + 7.5 \% \mathrm { NaCl } & + & - \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$ The data in Table 6.2 indicate that S. aureus is a(n)

• A) facultative halophile.
• B) halophile.
• C) facultative anaerobe.
• D) aerobe.
• E) mesophile.

Differentiate between evolved function and adaptive value in the context of specific traits or behaviors.

Comprehend the gene-centered view of evolution and how it explains natural selection.

Identify examples of convergent and divergent evolution and their significance in evolutionary biology.

Develop the ability to critically evaluate hypotheses and experimental approaches in evolutionary biology.

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