Bacteriophages are attractive tools to use in combating bacterial infections because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

A) they have a broad host range
B) they mutate readily should pathogens also alter their genetic virulence
C) they can provide immunity by inserting their DNA into human cells
D) many bacteria are resistant to our antibiotics
E) they are more expensive than drugs


Ans: E) they are more expensive than drugs

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Cotyledons and endosperm both provide nutrition. What is the difference between them?

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