Fibrous Structures with Three "Arms" Some Archaea Use for Attachment

question 9

Short Answer

Fibrous structures with three "arms" some archaea use for attachment to surfaces are (fimbriae/hami/pili).

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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby contributing to the regulation of body weight.

Strict Diet

A Strict Diet involves following a very precise and often restrictive eating plan, typically for health or weight loss reasons.

Neurotransmitter

Substances in the brain that facilitate the transmission of signals between neurons across synaptic gaps.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.