ASA 2.3 Key Terms

What is agar used for?

• A type of fertilizer for plants

• A gelatin-like product used for solidifying culture media

• A cleaning agent for laboratory equipment

• A type of animal feed

What are bacteria?

• Large multicellular organisms

• Single-celled microorganisms

• A type of virus

• A form of algae

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What is biosecurity?

• A method of plant breeding

• Practices that protect herd health by preventing the spread of pathogens

• A type of animal vaccination

• A form of pest control

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What is a colony in microbiology?

• A group of animals living together

• A cluster of bacteria or fungi grown on a culture medium

• A type of plant community

• A collection of viruses

What is a controlled environment?

• An area with no temperature control

• An environment for animals kept at the correct temperature and conditions

• A natural habitat for wild animals

• A type of greenhouse for plants

What is the definition of environment in this context?

• The natural habitat of plants

• The sum total of all external conditions affecting an organism

• A type of ecosystem

• A specific weather pattern

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is a farrowing crate used for?

• Housing chickens

• Placing a sow at the time of farrowing

• Storing animal feed

• Transporting cattle

What is homeostasis?

• A type of animal behavior

• Maintenance of a constant internal environment

• A form of plant growth

• A method of food preservation

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What is a lambing pen used for?

• A place for cows to be milked

• A pen for sheep to graze

• An isolated pen for a ewe to give birth

• A storage area for animal feed

What is the primary function of a milking parlor?

• To store dairy products

• To feed sheep

• To milk cows using mechanical equipment

• To house chickens