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?

<p>Vector-borne transmission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Indirect transmission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Phenotypic plasticity (D)</p> 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?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The ecology or environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is phenotypic plasticity?

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

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

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

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