The short appendages on some pathogenic bacteria that provides adhesion to host cells are called

What will be an ideal response?


fimbriae

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In humans, the fluid immediately surrounding the embryo is enclosed by the

a. allantois. b. placenta. c. chorion. d. amnion. e. yolk sac.

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Which type of cell division is responsible for the wound healing depicted in the image?

A) Viviparity B) Mitosis C) Binary fission D) Budding E) Meiosis

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Which of the following is NOT a concept or term related to evolution?

a. adaptation b. genetic mutation c. cellular respiration d. gene pool e. natural selection

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In order to fit within a cell, DNA becomes more compact by

A.) breaking apart into separate genes B.) extending to form very long, thin molecules C.) wrapping tightly around histones D.) being enzymatically changed into a protein

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