What is the major defense mechanism employed against virus infections?

A. Autoimmunity
B. Allergies
C. Antibody-mediated Destruction
D. Phagocytosis
E. Cell-mediated Immunity


Ans: E. Cell-mediated Immunity

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Saber teeth found in different groups of extinct carnivorous mammals are considered ________ structures, as the fossil record shows that saber teeth evolved independently among the groups.

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

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An axenic culture is one which

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