Order the following structures (layers) that a small molecule must pass through as it moves from outside of an encapsulated Gram-negative cell to the cytoplasm.1. Capsule2. Outer membrane3. Periplasm and Peptidoglycan4. Plasma membrane

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


2, 1, 4, 3

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In trying to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material, Hershey and Chase made use of which of the following facts?

A) DNA contains sulfur, whereas protein does not. B) DNA contains phosphorus, whereas protein does not. C) DNA contains nitrogen, whereas protein does not. D) DNA contains purines, whereas protein includes pyrimidines.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Technically speaking, all antibodies are immunoglobulins, but not all immunoglobulins are antibodies. 2. IgG is the largest of the five classes of immunoglobulins. 3. The primary function of NK and K cells is to kill foreign cells, virus-infected cells, and tumor cells. 4. Common allergic reactions, such as those experienced in hayfever, are also known as anaphylactic reactions. 5. IgM antibodies and basophils play major roles in anaphylactic reactions.

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When running an experiment, suppose we assume the participants in the experiment are a random sample of the population. Let Yi be the outcome for individual i and let Di equal one if individual i receives the treatment and zero otherwise. What does the assumption of a random treatment imply?

A. Selection Bias = 0
B.  -  = 0
C.  -  approximates E(Yi)
D.  approximates E(Yi|Di = 1) - E(Yi|Di = 0)

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Which of the following characteristics distinguishes coronaviruses from rhinoviruses?

A. replicate best at 33°C B. transmitted via respiratory droplets C. cause common colds D. an envelope is present E. virions contain single-stranded positive RNA

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