E Coli Is an Intestinal Bacterium That Reproduces Every 20

question 84

Multiple Choice

E. coli is an intestinal bacterium that reproduces every 20 minutes. E. coli is representative of a(n) ____ species.

• A) r-selected
• B) K-selected
• C) type I
• D) logarithmic type-curve
• E) type IV

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Definitions:

Sarcomere

The basic unit of striated muscle tissue responsible for muscle contraction, delimited by Z discs.

Spastic Contractions

Involuntary muscle contractions that are sudden and sustained, often resulting from spinal cord injury or neurological disorders.

Synaptic Cleft

A narrow space between the end of a neuron and an adjacent cell, where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

Organophosphate Poison

Toxic chemicals found in certain pesticides and nerve agents that inhibit the function of acetylcholinesterase, leading to overstimulation of nerves.