Bordetella pertussis produces (adenylate cyclase/dermonecrotic/pertussis) toxin which disrupts blood supply to respiratory tissues.

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


dermonecrotic

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The energy released in the mitochondrial electron transport chain is used to transport proteins into the.  

A.  mitochondrial matrix. B.  cytoplasm. C.  endoplasmic reticulum. D.  intermembrane space of the mitochondria. E.  nucleus.

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Where do fat-soluble hormones act?

A. They bind to receptors in the cytoplasm of target cells after diffusing through the plasma membrane. B. They bind to antigens. C. They bind to receptors on the cell membranes of target cells. D. They bind to receptors within fat tissues.

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Secondary metabolites may be antibiotics

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which hormone prevents a seed released in the fall from germinating immediately?

A) auxins B) abscisic acid (ABA) C) gibberellins D) ethylene

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