Tropical Deciduous Forest and Scrub Differ from Tropical Rainforest Because

question 46

Multiple Choice

Tropical deciduous forest and scrub differ from tropical rainforest because

• A) the colder temperatures cause leaf fall
• B) the rainforest has more surface vegetation
• C) leaf fall occurs during the dry season
• D) the species diversity is much higher in the deciduous forest
• E) ALL of these

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Definitions:

UTIs

Urinary Tract Infections, which are infections in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.

Gram-negative

Bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in Gram's method of staining, indicating a specific cell wall structure.

Gram-positive

Bacteria that retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method, indicating a single thick cell wall, which is important in classifying bacteria and determining appropriate antibiotics.

Enteric Bacterium

Any bacterium that inhabits the intestinal tract, often referring to those that are part of the gut flora or pathogens causing gastrointestinal diseases.