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The Fascinating World of Mutualism

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Which type of transmission occurs when one host accidentally releases respiratory droplets into the air?

Indirect transmission
Direct transmission
Droplet transmission (correct)
Vector-borne transmission

What is the term for transmission that results from coming into contact with another person or their bodily fluids?

Indirect transmission
Droplet transmission
Direct transmission (correct)
Vector-borne transmission

Which type of transmission is exemplified by sexually transmitted viruses like HIV?

Vector-borne transmission
Droplet transmission
Indirect transmission
Direct transmission (correct)

What is the term for transmission that occurs through the bite of a mosquito or tick?

Vector-borne transmission (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transmission occurs when a pathogen is transmitted through contaminated objects or surfaces?

Indirect transmission (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an aspect discussed in the text regarding global change and evolution?

Phenotypic plasticity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a species will show phenotypic plasticity, evolve, or go extinct when faced with a selection pressure?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can changes in global temperature potentially alter according to the text?

The ecology or environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is phenotypic plasticity?

The ability of organisms to alter their phenotype based on environmental conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two aspects discussed in relation to global change and evolution in the text?

Global warming/Climate Change and Habitat alteration/destruction (D) Signup and view all the answers