In the Section "Investigating Life: Two Kingdoms and a Virus

question 66

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life: Two Kingdoms and a Virus Team Up to Beat the Heat",what did the scientists conclude from the figure?

• A)Adding the virus back to virus-free fungi decreased plant survival.
• B)Infecting plants with the virus increased their survival.
• C)Infecting plants with the virus decreased their survival.
• D)Infecting the fungus with the virus allowed them to grow in the heat.
• E)Adding the virus back to virus-free fungi increased plant survival.

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Definitions:

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining traits and predispositions.

Biological Evolution

The process through which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual organism, determining inherited characteristics.