Much of the ________ Is Normally Free from Microbes in a Healthy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Much of the ________ is normally free from microbes in a healthy individual.

• A) nose
• B) mouth
• C) skin
• D) respiratory tract
• E) genitourinary tract

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Definitions:

3-Methylbutan-2-Ol

3-Methylbutan-2-ol is an organic compound, a type of alcohol with the formula C5H12O, characterized by having the hydroxyl group (-OH) on the second carbon of a 5-carbon chain, with a methyl group on the third carbon.

Pyridinium Chlorochromate

Pyridinium chlorochromate is a reagent used in organic chemistry for the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, respectively.

Cyclopentanol

An organic compound with the formula C5H10O, consisting of a cyclopentane ring bonded to a hydroxyl group, serving as an alcohol.

TsCl

Tosyl chloride, a compound used to activate alcohols for substitution reactions or convert them into tosylates, enhancing their reactivity.