What word below is used to describe extracellular messenger molecules that bind to receptors at the extracellular surface of the responding cell?
a) bindand
b) receptand
c) ligand
d) binder
Ans: c) ligand
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A. the presence or absence of the pathogen Phytophthora
B. the percent of the leaf area damaged
C. the percent of the leaf area containing endophytes
D. the age of the leaf
E. the presence or absence of endophyte spores
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Molecules capable of absorbing lots of light are ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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To what phylum do honeybees belong?
A. Arthropoda B. Sporozoa C. Chordata D. Annelida
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