Which of These Is Not a Component of Saliva

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a component of saliva?

• A) a cyanide derivative
• B) nitric oxide
• C) defensins
• D) lysozyme

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Definitions:

Anaphase

A phase of mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes separate and move towards opposite ends of the cell, ensuring genetic material is equally divided.

Chromosomes Migrate

Chromosomes migrate is a process during cell division where chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell to ensure genetic material is evenly distributed to daughter cells.

Chromatin Strands

Fibers made of DNA and proteins (histones) that tightly pack together to form chromosomes within the nucleus of a cell.

Cytokinesis

Division of the cytoplasm during cell division.