A challenge facing geneticist Andrew Cockburn, whose work focuses on the eradication of malaria, is
that he:
a. can breed too few mosquitoes for his research
b. must find a needle that can penetrate a mosquito egg with a test gene
c. can only perform his research during the summer mosquito season
d. has become allergic to mosquito bites and must hire lab technicians to do all hands-on
work
Question 2Plants get most of their nutrients from the sun.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Individuals employed in nurseries _____.
A) never prune growing plants
B) work mostly outside
C) care for only rare species of shrubs
D) do not cut, lift, nor lay sod
Question 4The lower the pH number, the more acidic a substance is.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5A market analysis shows all horticultural sales for 2009 in the United States at ____.
A) 13.6
B) 18.2
C) 11.7
D) 10.9
Question 6Mosquitoes feed off warm-blooded animals to obtain which of the following?
a. proteins c. minerals
b. carbohydrates d. vitamins
Question 7Soils that have a large percentage of clay can cause problems for plants.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 8Which of these jobs requires a college education?
A) Greenhouse employee
B) Garden shop owner
C) Farm management consulting
D) National park employee
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