The Chytrid Fungus Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Is of Current Ecological Concern

question 163

Multiple Choice

The chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is of current ecological concern because of its effect on

• A) atmospheric warming.
• B) nutrient cycling in temperate forests.
• C) amphibian populations in various parts of the world.
• D) the health of aquarium fish.
• E) immunocompromised humans, such as those infected with the AIDS virus.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds containing amine and carboxyl functional groups, serving as the building blocks of proteins.

Nucleotide Sequence

The order of nucleotides in a strand of DNA or RNA, which determines the genetic information carried by that strand.

Amino Acid Sequence

The order of amino acids in a protein, which determines the protein's structure, function, and properties.

Nucleotide Sequence

The order of nucleotides in a segment of DNA or RNA, representing the genetic information of an organism.