Which one of the following is not a common mechanism by which antimicrobial agents kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria?

A) damage to cell membranes
B) destruction of capsules
C) inhibition of cell wall synthesis
D) inhibition of protein synthesis


B) destruction of capsules

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Blood pressure is highest in the:

a. arteries b. arterioles c. capillary bed d. venules e. veins

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A monohybrid cross is a mating between two individuals that are both

A. homozygous for one gene. B. heterozygous for one gene. C. homozygous for two genes. D. heterozygous for two genes. E. None of the answer choices is correct. Accessibility:

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Flagella are stained with

a) carbolfuchsin. b) malachite green. c) methylene blue. d) crystal violet.

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