In dividing cells, most of the cell's growth occurs during _______.

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


Answer: interphase

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A) inhibit the viral reverse transcriptase. B) inhibit retro-RNA polymerase. C) inhibit polyadenine removal. D) inhibit the viral reverse transcriptase and polyadenine removal. E) None of these are good antiretroviral strategies.

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Mucus traps pathogens that are later coughed or sneezed away. What form of body defense applies to this example?

A) first line of defense B) second line of defense C) third line of defense D) antibody-mediated immunity

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