A Chemical Compound Which Specifically Disrupts the 9+2 Microtubule Arrangement

question 9

Multiple Choice

A chemical compound which specifically disrupts the 9+2 microtubule arrangement would be a potential drug candidate as a(n)

• A) herbicide (weed- killer).
• B) drug targeting fungal pathogens.
• C) contraceptive drug disabling motility of human sperm.
• D) antimicrobial targeting amoeboid protozoans.
• E) antibiotic targeting motile bacteria.

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Definitions:

Objective Function

A mathematical function used in optimization to define the goal of the solver, such as minimizing costs or maximizing profits.

Fabricating Department

A specialized part of manufacturing where products are assembled, shaped, or otherwise fabricated from raw materials.

Net Profit

The amount of money left over after all operating expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Binding Constraint

A limitation or restriction within an optimization problem that holds equality at the optimal solution; it actively influences the solution of the problem.