Which of the Following Statements Best Describe Cells Within Biological

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describe cells within biological systems?

• A)Cells are chemical factories where biomolecules are created or used.
• B)Cells can only create chemicals; organelles are used to consume the chemicals.
• C)Cells have a nucleus where the bulk of the mass is stored.
• D)Cells are the fundamental unit of matter.
• E)All of the above are true.

Understand the importance of hand hygiene in preventing health care-associated infections.

Identify risk factors and prevention strategies for needlestick injuries.

Comprehend the rationale behind routine practices including hand hygiene for infection control.

Recognize appropriate actions to prevent the spread of diseases for patients under contact precautions.

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Definitions:

Deuterostomes

A major group of animals defined by their embryonic development, in which the first opening (the blastopore) becomes the anus.

Photoreceptors

Cells or organs in organisms that respond to light, allowing for the perception of visual images or light-dependent physiological responses.

Crotamine

A toxic peptide found in the venom of certain South American rattlesnakes, known for its antimicrobial and pain-inducing properties.

Defensin Genes

Genes that encode for defensins, which are small cysteine-rich cationic proteins involved in the innate immune system by providing a first line of defense against pathogens.