Many bacteria facilitate the uptake of iron by secreting low molecular weight molecules, called ________, to form complexes with the iron that can then be readily transported into the cell.

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


siderophores

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a. phosphorylation of serine residues. b. phosphorylation of mannose residues. c. binding of GTP. d. binding of ATP.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a) left axillary vein b) lumbar trunk c) jugular trunk d) thoracic duct e) right lyphatic duct

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