Glycopeptides, such as vancomycin, work by
A. Inhibition of DNA and RNA production
B. Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
C. Inhibition of protein production
D. Cell wall destruction
Ans: B. Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
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A) autosomal recessive
B) autosomal dominant
C) X-linked recessive
D) X-linked dominant
E) Y-linked
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b. Their ability to use flagella to create currents. c. Their ability to use budding for reproduction. d. The hermaphroditic properties of sponges.
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a. pituitary gland; thyroid stimulating hormone b. pituitary gland; adrenocorticotropic hormone c. pineal gland; melatonin d. adrenal cortex; cortisol e. parathyroid glands; parathyroid hormone
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