You Have Been Using Massive Amounts of Weed Killer and Insecticide

question 64

Multiple Choice

You have been using massive amounts of weed killer and insecticide to kill weeds in your yard, as well as the grubs and aphids that are munching on your roses and your grass. What effect might this have from a microbiological standpoint?

• A) Loss of microbial diversity in the soil
• B) Reduction in microbial numbers in the soil
• C) Damage to the nitrogen ?xing bacteria
• D) Damage to the mycorrhizae
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Thyroglobulin

A protein produced by the thyroid gland, serving as a precursor to thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed by the reaction.

Thyroid Follicles

The small, spherical structures in the thyroid gland that produce and store thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.