Defensins are short antimicrobial peptides found within mucous membranes and phagocytes

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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A. It would prevent the cells from becoming larger. B. It would prevent replication of DNA. C. It would limit the spread of the infection. D. Answers b and c are correct.

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In a phenomenon known as satelliting, tiny colonies of Haemophilus spp. may be observed growing on sheep blood agar close to colonies of:

a. Streptococcus pyogenes. b. Staphylococcus aureus. c. Micrococcus spp. d. other Haemophilus spp.

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The majority of animals caught in shrimp trawls are the shrimp themselves

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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food moves down the esphagus under the influence of gravity alone.

a. true b. false

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