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Most Members of the Arctic Council Are Eager to Exploit

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Most members of the Arctic Council are eager to exploit oil and natural gas resources in the Arctic region as its ice cover disappears. Which of the following countries is not a member of the Arctic Council?


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Vibrio

A spirillum (spiral-shaped bacterium) that is shaped like a comma. Compare with spirillum, spirochete, bacillus, and coccus.

Endospores

Resistant, dormant structures formed within some bacteria, enabling survival in harsh environmental conditions.

Exotoxins

Potent toxins secreted by bacteria that can cause damage to the host by destroying cells or disrupting normal cellular metabolism.

Capsules

In microbiology, a gelatinous covering that encloses some bacteria, enhancing their ability to cause disease.

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