Quats, similar to those found in Lysol, are not effective against endospores and prions.

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


Answer: True

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In the blood clotting process, platelets arrive at the site of damage and start secreting substances to attract more platelets. More platelets arrive at the site and secrete attractants to recruit more platelets. This is an example of:

A. negative feedback. B. positive feedback. C. feedforward regulation. D. electrical signaling.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following results from the stimulation by nerve impulses generated in the respiratory center when they arrive at the muscles involved in inspiration?

A) contraction of the diaphragm B) reduction in the efficiency of oxygen transport by the blood C) increase in air pressure in the lungs D) opening of the trachea E) downward movement of the ribs

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Gelatinous matrix What is the gelatinous matrix inside chloroplasts that contains ribosomes, DNA, and enzymes?

a) granum b) chlorophyll c) thylakoid d) stroma e) mitochondria

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