Sweat and skin secretions contain a mixture of molecules that kills or limits the growth of many types of microbes. This control of microbes is an example of A. a feedback loop to maintain homeostasis

B. a nonspecific defense against infection

C. a specific immune response to infection by microbes

D. an enzyme-catalyzed biochemical reaction

In addition to seeds, which of the following characteristics are unique to the seed-producing plants? a) sporopollenin b) lignin present in cell walls c) pollen d) use of air currents as a dispersal agent e) megaphylls

Which statement describes characteristics of planarians? a they live in oceans, are parasites, and reproduce only sexually. b they live in fresh water, are parasites, and reproduce only asexually. c they live in oceans, are free living, and reproduce sexually and asexually. d they live in fresh water, are free living, and reproduce sexually and asexually.

In the united states there are strict fishing seasons and limits, but not all countries enforce similar laws. in bangladesh there are few if any fishing restrictions. what might be the reason for less restrictions in smaller countries like bangladesh? a) the united states is the only country worried about overfishing. b) the united states wants to limit the supply of fish to increase the price. c) bangladesh and smaller countries have an unlimited supply of fish in their coastal waters. d) small countries, such as bangladesh, are practicing subsistence fishing, taking only the fish needed to survive.