_____ refers to the process by which microbes gain a more stable foothold at the portal of entry though interaction of their molecules with host cell receptors.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Adhesion

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A. true B. false

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The first haploid structure in the life cycle of a

plant is the

a. zygote. b. gamete. c. gametophyte. d. spore. e. sporophyte

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How long can it take for a full stomach to empty?

a. 1?2 hours b. 2?4 hours c. 2?6 hours d. 4?8 hours e. 6?8 hours

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Reproductive isolation is marked by the __________ of gene flow between populations.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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