Answer:
A !!!!!!!!!!
Explanation:
Progesterone is a hormone released by the corpus luteum in the ovary. It plays important roles in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy. It may also be involved in the growth of certain cancers.
Three-letter sets, or codons, of nucleic acids "code" for individual amino acids. Amino acids form proteins.
Answer:
<em>The correct option is D) increase production while reducing environmental impacts.</em>
Explanation:
Although the usage of GM crops has its own benefits, yet there are certain problems related to GM crops which cannot be ignored. One such problem is that by producing GM crops we are reducing the genetic diversity of certain crops. Such cases can be disastrous as there will be no genetic diversity present if disastrous conditions such as a disease occur.
However, GM crops are beneficial as they can increase the production of a crop with enhanced characteristics.
<h2>Functions of spleen</h2>
Explanation:
The major functions of spleen besides filtering the blood of foreign materials and phagocytosis of old defective erythrocytes are:
- Initiate immune responses against infections by liberation of antigen and activation of lymphocytes (T and B cells)
- Secretes bactericidal agents which act against invading bacteria
- Secretes interleukins which promote the growth of lymphocytes or antibodies that act against pathogens
- Reservoir: Pools blood by storing thrombocytes, immature erythrocytes.
- Hematopoiesis: Blood cells like erythrocytes, lymphocytes and monocytes develop and mature in spleen especially during the early fetal life.
