The variable region of the antibody is solely responsible the significant diversity of antigen targets
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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An antiseptic (or germicide) is distinguished from other sterilizing compounds by
A) being able to inhibit growth of microorganisms but not necessarily kill all of them. B) being able to be used on living tissues without harm. C) its ability to protect from subsequent microbial infectionsâ€"not just initial sterilization. D) killing all bacteria and microscopic fungi but not being effective against viruses.
A derived character that is shared by all members of a clade is called a ______________ of that clade.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The enzyme ____ produces ____ DNA that is complementary to mRNA
a. reverse transcriptase; single-stranded b. reverse transcriptase; double-stranded c. DNA polymerase; single-stranded d. DNA polymerase; double-stranded e. RNA polymerase; single-stranded
Many species of bacteria live bound together by a gluelike substance that, among other things, makes up the plaque on human teeth. This is an example of a ____
a. pilus b. mass c. vesicle d. colony e. biofilm