Which hormone, secreted by the embryo, is tested for in all pregnancy tests?

A. human chorionic gonadotropin
B. follicle-stimulating hormone
C. luteinizing hormone
D. progesterone
E. estrogen


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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a. 100 b. 500 c. 1000 d. 5000 e. 10,000

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Which of the following is the best definition of "microbial antagonism"?

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