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Chapter 21, Problem 14SA
Why do geneticists say there is a single species of Brucella, yet many veterinarians say there are four species?
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Ch. 21 - Bacteria infecting the mouth can enter the blood...Ch. 21 - Prob. 1CCSCh. 21 - Nightmare on the Island Peggy loves her time on...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2TMWCh. 21 - Prob. 3CCSCh. 21 - Prob. 4CCSCh. 21 - Prob. 3TMWCh. 21 - Prob. 1EDCSCh. 21 - Why can people who avoid cats get infected by...Ch. 21 - Prob. 5CCS
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