Elaborate on the idea that proteins are the workhorse molecules of the cell

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Proteins perform tasks essential for life; they form most of the structures in a cell, transfer energy to drive all processes in a living cell, help copy chromosomes for cell division, control which genes are switched on and off, relay signals, fight infection, and repair damage caused by environmental agents. All of these protein functions result in the production of phenotypes.

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Becoming infected by a pathogen following the bite of a mosquito is considered

a. direct contact. b. indirect contact. c. inhalation contact. d. contact with a vector. e. retro-contact.

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Metastatic cancer is

A) terminally differentiated. B) malignant. C) invasive. D) B and C only E) A, B, and C

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Select the incorrect statement related to fungi.

A. Some fungi are able to grow to many hectares in size. B. Some fungi can break down cellulose into its glucose subunits. In addition, some fungi are predaceous. C. Cheese, wine, and soy sauce are but a few examples of foods dependent on fungi for their production. D. All fungi secrete digestive enzymes and practice external digestion. E. One method of reproduction in fungi is by flagellated sperm. Water is a requirement for those particular fungi to reproduce.

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