Which of the Following Skin Defenses and Its Mechanism Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide, notable for its durability and its use in making jewelry and electronic equipment.

Oxides

Compounds composed of oxygen and another element, which can form minerals and play significant roles in geological processes.

Hematite

Hematite is an iron oxide mineral and one of the main iron ores, characterized by its reddish-black color, metallic or earthy luster, and used as an important source of iron.

Element O

Element O refers to Oxygen, a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for life and a major part of the Earth's atmosphere.