The Ug99 Strain of Wheat Stem Rust _____.​

question 88

Multiple Choice

The Ug99 strain of wheat stem rust _____.​

• A) ​has been eradicated worldwide
• B) ​has wiped out most of the wheat around the world
• C) ​is unable to infect most wheat varieties
• D) ​can infect wheat varieties that were previously resistant to other strains
• E) ​is only a problem in the United States

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Definitions:

Bacterial Infections

Diseases caused by harmful bacteria entering and multiplying within the human body or on the surface of the skin.

Peptidoglycan

A complex polymer that forms the cell walls of bacteria, providing structural support and shape.

Plasma Membranes

The semi-permeable membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins among others.