Compared to Bacteria That Have a Typical Size Range Between $\mu$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Compared to bacteria that have a typical size range between 1-10 $\mu$ m,

• A)viruses range in size between 20-200 nm and are much larger than bacterial cells.
• B)viruses have a much greater size range; between 22 nm and 1000 nm.
• C)all viruses are 22 nm.
• D)viruses are larger and are blocked by sterilizing filters.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Hormone

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Cortisol

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