Which of the following is NOT an innate body defense?

a) complement
b) the skin and mucous membranes
c) antibodies
d) lysozyme


Answer: c) antibodies

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In some large groups of plants, including dandelions, oaks, and willows, the biological species concept is complicated because the process of _____ allows gene flow to occur between good _____ that can be easily distinguished based on appearance

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a. doubles b. halves c. maintains d. mixes up e. quadrupils

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c. Urine concentration d. Tubular reabsorption e. Tubular secretion

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