Refer to the Figure Showing a Single Viral Plaque That

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Essay

Refer to the figure showing a single viral plaque that was split every 400 generations and grown in the presence of a mutagen. Aside from increasing the mutation rate, what was the purpose of the mutagen? What would likely happen if it were not used?

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Definitions:

Silica Shells

Rigid, protective, outer coverings made of silica found in certain algae and microscopic aquatic organisms, such as diatoms.

Algal Endosymbionts

Algae living within the cells or body cavities of another organism in a mutualistic relationship, contributing to the host's nutrition, especially in corals and some marine animals.

Rhizarians

A group of mostly unicellular eukaryotes characterized by their amoeba-like movement mechanism, often through pseudopods.

Protist

Any member of a group of diverse eukaryotic, mostly unicellular organisms, including algae, amoebas, and many others.