A microbiologist investigates the outbreak of an unknown illness, which is thought to be caused by a new strain of bacteria. Doctors have determined the bacteria are located in the lungs. Initial work on treating the illness is dependent upon analysis of the bacteria. Which investigational method should the microbiologist use to start the process to analyze the bacteria?

The gene that causes sickle-cell disease is present in a higher percentage of residents of sub-saharan africa than among those of african descent living in the united states. even though this gene causes sickle-cell disease, it also provides some protection from malaria, a serious disease that is widespread in sub-saharan africa but absent in the united states. discuss an evolutionary process that could account for the different percentages of the sickle-cell gene among residents of the two regions.

Most of the fossils found in virginia are in the coastal plain, valley, ridge, and appalachian plateau regions, best suggesting that these geographic provinces a) were once covered by seawater. b) are the oldest parts of virginia. c) have a great deal of karst topography. d) have large amounts of sedimentary rock.

Hybrid instruments that play sounds that are part sampled and part synthesized are known as: