Bacteriocins

question 37

Multiple Choice

Bacteriocins:

• A)are resistance molecules found on plasmids
• B)are inhibited by UV exposure
• C)are growth-inhibiting proteins that inhibit strains closely related to the producer
• D)only exist in eukaryotic organisms

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Definitions:

Pepsin

An enzyme produced in the stomach that initiates the digestion of proteins by breaking them down into smaller peptides.

Saturated Fats

Fats that contain no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature and found in animal fats and some vegetable oils.

Refined Grain

Grain products that have been processed to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm, often resulting in a loss of nutrients.

Complex Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates consisting of long chains of sugar molecules, found in foods such as grains, vegetables, and legumes, providing sustained energy.