To Grow the Widest Diversity of Marine Microbes from the Open

question 23

Multiple Choice

To grow the widest diversity of marine microbes from the open ocean requires growth media that contain which of the following?

• A) High amounts of various organics.
• B) High amounts of carbohydrates.
• C) High amounts of proteins.
• D) Very low carbon concentrations.
• E) Very low amounts of proteins and high amounts of carbohydrates.

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Definitions:

Intestinal Parasite

Organisms that live and feed inside the human digestive tract, often causing illness or nutrient deficiencies.

Annelids

A phylum of invertebrate worms characterized by their segmented bodies, including earthworms, leeches, and polychaetes.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrates known for their distinctive body plan featuring a single, central cavity and stinging cells.

Coelom

A body cavity in certain animals, including humans, that is lined by an epithelial layer derived from mesoderm, providing space for the development of internal organs.