The Symptoms of Individuals Affected by Anthrax, a Gram-Positive Bacillus

question 50

Multiple Choice

The symptoms of individuals affected by anthrax, a Gram-positive bacillus, include ____________.

• A) symptoms occurring between 1 and 6 days
• B) low-grade fever
• C) weakness
• D) dry, hacking cough
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures made of DNA and protein that contain the genes and are found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

Nuclear Pores

Porelike openings in the nuclear envelope where the inner and outer membranes fuse.

Chromatin

A complex of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of cells, which condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.

Nucleolus

A structure within the nucleus of a cell where ribosomal RNA is produced.