Which of the Following Skin Defenses and Its Mechanism Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following skin defenses and its mechanism is mismatched?

• A) Lysozyme; hydrolyzes peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls
• B) Sebum; lipid hydrolysis leads to toxic by-products that inhibit microbial growth
• C) Keratinized surface; protein that provides waterproofing
• D) Antimicrobial peptides; disrupt positively charged bacterial membranes

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Definitions:

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes, responsible for the hereditary transmission of traits from parents to offspring.

Synchrony

The coordinated, simultaneous action or occurrence of events or processes, often used to describe the matching of behaviors in social interactions or the timing of developmental milestones.

Silly Face

an exaggerated, humorous expression made by contorting the features of one's face, often to entertain or provoke laughter.

Strange Situation

A psychological experimental procedure developed to assess attachment styles in children by observing their responses to separations and reunions with their caregiver.