The catalase test is used to differentiate staphylococci (catalase-positive) from streptococci (catalase-negative). The enzyme‚ catalase‚ protects the bacteria from the toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism. This enzyme is produced by bacteria that respires using oxygen. The catalase-positive bacteria include strict aerobes. Catalase-negative bacteria may be anaerobes‚ or they may be facultative anaerobes do not respire using oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor. The test reaction is very fast
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1) The functional unit of the kidney is the a- Calyx b- Nephron c- Collecting duct d- Pyramid 2) All of the following are components of the nephron except the: a- Loop of Henle b- Renal corpuscle c- Proximal tubule d- Renal pelvis 3) Plasma proteins are not commonly found in the urine because: a- All proteins are subsequently reabsorbed b- All of the plasma proteins are too large to fit through the filtration slits c- All proteins filtered
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Summary of Gabor Mate’s “Embracing the Needle” Gabor Mate’s essay “Embracing the Needle” presents the origins of addiction and its effect upon the people who suffer from it. He seeks to educate about the causes of addiction‚ and how people continue in addictive cycles. Mate states that even when the source of the unhappiness is not obvious‚ that is what addiction always stems from. The essay begins by exploring causes of addiction and goes on to provide examples of situations which influence
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Effective Communication Effective communication means being informed and listened to. A Head teacher would make sure that the children are being informed. E.g. A careers event is happening in school. Or they are being listened to if they wanted to change a subject they didn’t like. Nevertheless‚ this would make them feel that there are people there that are trying to solve their queries. The special educational needs assistant and therapist would ensure that the children are being informed if a
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The needle exchange program provides sterile needles in exchange for used dirty needles. Research has stated that with a program in place will reduce HIV and hepatitis C. The program will provide counseling and help educate the drug users. I am against the needle exchange program. The needle exchange program supports drug users in giving sterile needles. Needle exchange program’s are telling our children it is acceptable to use drugs because the government will supply clean needles. The legislation
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Some studies show being on media devices‚ watching TV‚ and computers aren’t healthy for children. I personally disagree. These studies believe that kids should be focused on doing more creative things‚ instead of being focused on entertainment. Many kids who spend numerous hours on media devices can be very helpful. There’s educational apps and games that can sharpen the brain and store more knowledge within the child. There’s kids who generally have a hard time learning in a classroom setting‚ due
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Statistics for Management Unit 1 Unit 1 Introduction Structure: 1.1 Introduction to Statistics Learning objectives Importance of Statistics in modern business environment 1.2 Definition of Statistics 1.3 Scope and Applications of Statistics 1.4 Characteristics of Statistics 1.5 Functions of Statistics 1.6 Limitations of Statistics 1.7 Statistical Softwares 1.8 Summary 1.9 Terminal Questions 1.10 Answers to SAQs and TQs Answers to Self Assessment Questions Answers to Terminal
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emphasis on the importance of parent-teacher partnerships to encourage pro-social behaviour. Essa (1999) terms “hitting as an aggressive and antisocial behaviour” (as citied in NZTC‚ 2012). Children who hit others often look for attention or try to test their limits or patience. They may hit others due a variety of reasons. On the other hand‚ Miller (2007) terms hitting as an emotional behaviour. Hitting may be a symptom of an emotional state or particular setting that provokes a child. It is said
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INTRODUCTION Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world and can estimated one third of the Global Population has been infected with the Hepatitis B virus. Therefore it continues to be a major global health problem. (WHO‚ 2009) This infection is highly prevalent to the third world countries which include the Philippines. It is caused by the Hepatitis B virus that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. A single virus particle can cause the disease
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HEPATITIS B VIRUS 2 HEPATITIS B VIRUS Hepatitis B is a viral infection that is caused by the hepatitis b virus (HBV). It is a serious inflammatory condition of the liver. There are two types of hepatitis B which are acute and chronic. When a person first becomes infected with the virus it is known as an acute infection. Depending on how the persons body reacts to the virus determines whether or not they exhibit any symptoms
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