Much Attention Is Given to the Transmission of Communicable Infections

question 49

Multiple Choice

Much attention is given to the transmission of communicable infections such as SARS. Which phylogeny of SARS is identified through scientific research?

• A) Human to human
• B) Bats to humans
• C) Palm civets to bats
• D) Animal to humans

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Definitions:

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half, resulting in the production of four gamete cells, essential for sexual reproduction.

Chromosome Combinations

The various possible arrangements of chromosomes that can occur during sexual reproduction due to the process of meiosis.

Diploid Organism

An organism whose cells contain two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically distinct haploid gametes.