The vertical vessels that can be seen in the image extend throughout the tree, from its roots to its leaves. Which of the following best describes the function of these vessels? A. performing photosynthesis and cellular respiration B. providing rigidity and structure C. allowing movement in response to external stimuli D. taking in and transporting water and nutrients

You have been asked to lead a demonstration for the undergraduate microbiology lab course about the uses of negative staining when studying bacteria. a "negative" stain does not stain the bacterial cell itself but stains the space between cells. under magnification, the acidic (negativelycharged) nature of the stain will be repelled by the negatively charged bacterial cell wall and willleave the cell colorless in a stained background. negative stains are used primarily to reveal the presence of negatively charged bacterial capsules; therefore, they are also called capsule stains. encapsulated cells appear to have a halo surrounding them. the negative stain procedure does not require heat fixation, which limits any chances of alteration in bacterial cell shape and size. the bacterial suspension is added to a drop of stain, such as nigrosin or eosin, and drawn across the glass slide using a coverslip. nigrosin staining-not safranin staining-of klebsiella pneumoniae will allow for the visualization of the cell shape and the determination of the presence of a capsule. true/false

Which organ controls breathing? lungs alveoli heart diaphragm

Can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way. the backbone that protects the spinal cord does not form and close as it should. this often results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves. a) cleft palate b) spina bifida c) encephalocele d) down's syndrome