Antibiotics are effective because they block ribosomes from functioning. Therefore, within the bacteria these antibiotics will:

What will be an ideal response?


block protein synthesis

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Which of the following is the seat of temperature

control in mammals? a. adrenal cortex b. adrenal medulla c. thymus d. hypothalamus e. heart

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Refer to Figure 50-2. The function of the structure labeled 6 is:

a. to secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids of the vagina. b. to produce a nutritive fluid for the sperm. c. to provide a place for maturation and storage of sperm. d. to secrete mucus that lubricates the penis. e. to maintain sperm at a low body temperature.

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Secretes steroid hormones that affect secondary sex characteristics

(A) testis (B) Lining of small intestine (C) Anterior pituitary (D) thyroid (E) pancreas

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Which parts of the human brain are responsible for control of breathing?

What will be an ideal response?

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