________ is a process by which microorganisms or other particles are coated by serum components, preparing them for recognition and ingestion by phagocytic cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Opsonization
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Scientists have found that extracellular matrix components may induce specific gene expression in embryonic tissues such as the liver and testes. For this to happen there must be direct communication between the extracellular matrix
and the developing cells. Which kind of transmembrane protein would most likely be involved in this kind of induction? A) integrins B) collagens C) actins D) fibronectins
Collagen is a tough, stretch-resistant protein. You would be most likely to find collagen in which tissue type?
A. Nervous B. Muscle C. Epithelial D. Connective E. Epithelial and connective tissue
Monocots and eudicots differ in how xylem and phloem are distributed in ground tissue, in the number of petals in
flowers, and in the number of ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The key specializations that occurred in the evolution of mammals include all of the following except
A. digestive tract specialization. B. different teeth suited to their diet. C. warm-bloodedness. D. reduction in brain size. E. the presence of a placenta in most.