Chromosomes are thread-like structures in which DNA is tightly packaged within the nucleus.
The correct answer would be D) decomposers. Decomposers do just what they're named for. Decompose things. They break down dead plant and animal material, gaining nutrients from it, while releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.
A hypotonic solution<em /> would cause the bacterial cell to lyse or burst. This happens via osmosis. When the concentration of solutes is higher inside the cell, water will move towards that higher concentration because it tries to balance things out. When a lot of water gets into the cell and it can no longer handle it anymore, it will burst or lyse.
Culturing of microbial organisms allows experts to determine what type of organism is present and at what conditions it abundantly exist. This is an essential tool to determine the cause of contagious/infectious disease so that experts will have a clear understanding how to combat it.
Your answer would be to stop gaining weight. Hope this helps.