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What kind of characteristics do viruses exhibit?
living and non-living
When can viruses produce?
When in the living cells of another organism
A virus consists of one type of ____ acid surrounded by a coat of protein?
nucleic
What is the name of the cell the virus takes control of?
The host cell
The two main defense mechanisms employed by the human depend on the activities of ____ blood cells?
white
Phagocytes engulf and destroy microbes by _______ using lysosomes?
phagocytosis
Phagocytosis is a specific or non-specific immune response?
non-specific
What type of cell recognises antigens?
Lymphocyte
What do lymphocytes produce in response to detecting antigens?
antibodies
Is the action of lymphocytes a specific or non-specific immune response?
specific
What four compounds do plants produce to respond to invasion?
Phytolexins, tannins, cyanide and nicotine
Some plants can isolate an area of injury by producing _____ or secreting sticky _____?
galls
resin
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Cellular Defense Mechanisms Summary
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Higher Biology - Cellular Defense Mechanisms Summary
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2011-11-01T17:56:38Z
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