There is a decrease in our ability to fight infection as we age. Which lymphoid organ may have a role in this decline?

What will be an ideal response?


thymus

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A. cutting up the bacterial chromosome B. cutting up the viral genome C. transcribing bacterial genes upon excision D. incorporating bacterial genes during excision E. inserting a viral DNA fragment into the bacterial chromosome

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Bikonts are characterized by having

a. two identical flagella. b. two different flagella. c. two types of nuclei. d. cells walls of chitin. e. cell walls of silica.

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Prolonged exposure to __________ can lead to hypothermia

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

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What is the frequency of the b allele?

A) 0.6 B) 0.4 C) 0.36 D) 0.48 E) 0.16

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