What is the term for antimicrobial agents that inhibit bacterial growth but generally do not kill the organism?

A. Bactericidal
B. Antibiotic
C. Bacteriostatic
D. All of the above are correct


Ans: C. Bacteriostatic

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There is an autosomal gene that controls baldness, and its expression is sex-influenced. The gene for

baldness (B) is dominant in males but recessive in females. In females, the allele B1 for nonbaldness is dominant over the gene for baldness. If heterozygous, nonbald woman marries a nonbald man, what will be the appearance of their children? Work out the possibilities for each sex. What will be an ideal response?

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Who introduced the "two-part" system (genus and species) that biologists use to name organisms?

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During which period of prenatal development is it especially critical not to consume alcohol and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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