Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) Frequently Work by

question 8

Multiple Choice

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) frequently work by

• A) disrupting the plasma membrane.
• B) hydrolyzing peptidoglycan.
• C) complementary base pairing with DNA.
• D) inhibiting cell-wall synthesis.
• E) inhibiting protein synthesis.

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Definitions:

Itch Mite

A small parasite that causes severe itching by burrowing into the skin, leading to conditions such as scabies.

Contagious

Can be spread from one individual to another through either direct or indirect means of contact.

Pigment

Substances that give color to materials and biological tissues, used in painting, manufacturing, and various biological functions.