Some microbial control agents are able to ________ cell proteins by breaking bonds that maintain the native state, three-dimensional configuration of the proteins.

What will be an ideal response?


denature; destroy; damage

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a. mutations b. disruptive selection c. directional selection d. sexual selection e. stabilizing selection

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What method of reproduction do bacteria use?

a. Mitosis b. Binary fission c. Sexual reproduction d. Cytokinesis

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Excessive UV light exposure causes problems with what skin protein?

a. collagen b. elastin c. keratin d. collagen and elastin e. elastin and keratin

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What is the ultimate source of electrons for noncyclic electron transport, and thus photosynthesis?

a. ATP b. water c. NADP+ d. oxygen e. chlorophyll

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