Surfactants function as microbicidal agents because they do what to microorganisms?

A) Inhibit peptide bond formation during translation
B) Interfere with the synthesis of peptidoglycan
C) Prevent mRNA transcription
D) Denature proteins
E) Disrupt the integrity and lower the surface tension of cell membranes


Answer: E) Disrupt the integrity and lower the surface tension of cell membranes

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Choose the evidence supporting the argument that a small number of changes in developmental regulatory genes can result in large phenotypic changes.(choose all that apply)  

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The primary function of cell-mediated immunity is to

A) protect the body against extracellular parasites. B) decrease the amount of complement. C) destroy cancerous or virus-infected host cells. D) increase the number of macrophages. E) promote the production of antibodies.

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Microbial ________ focuses on the nature of heredity and how it regulates the development and function of cells and organisms.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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