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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 5 Objective Question

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What do Major phyla in biology typically include?
Options
A Groups of bacteria like Proteobacteria, Firmicutes
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B Simplexvirus
C Immediate replication and destruction of host
D Live attenuated, Inactivated, Subunit, mRNA
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In biological classification, a phylum is a major taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class. Option A lists examples of bacterial phyla (Proteobacteria and Firmicutes are among the most common bacterial phyla). Options B refers to a viral genus, C describes a viral life cycle, and D lists types of vaccines, none of which represent 'major phyla' in a general taxonomic sense.

Hint

Think about the hierarchical classification system used for organisms.

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