The bacterial cell membrane can be targeted for killing it. Inhibition of the synthesis of the components of cell wall will not allow the bacteria to grow.
The genetic material of the bacteria- DNA can be targeted. When DNA is cleaved, or damaged, then the bacteria will die.
The cellular components of the bacteria may be targeted. If a organelle, or a component is responsible for production or transport of proteins, and it is targeted by anti-bacterial compound, then protein synthesis machinery of bacteria will stop working, and it will not be able to perform a number of functions, and eventually die.
Answer:
- If it were true, all organisms would be complex and simple organisms would disappear
- It does not account for genetic mutations known to affect physical traits
Explanation:
Lamark's theory of evolution is that changes in the organism's physical form during its lifetime can be passed on to its offspring. In other words, he believed that children can inherit acquired characteristics from their parents.
The classic example is that he believed giraffes evolved long necks because they would stretch upwords to eat leaves from tall trees, elongating their necks, and then would pass on a longer neck to its children. Or in humans, that a body builder would make a muscular child because of their intense training!
There are a few problems with this theory:
- If we believe this theory, organisms would always be getting more and more complex and 'improved', so simple organisms would disappear.
- We know that changes to the DNA influence inherited physical characteristics, not simply continued use
Answer:
Option B, Beriberi
Explanation:
Thiamin is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B-1 /thiamine whose chemical name is thiamine pyrophosphate. Thiamin is a water soluble vitamin which occurs naturally and is a very essential nutrient as it plays an important role in energy metabolism and hence regulate the growth, development, and function of cells
Thiamin is stored in liver for a short duration as its life is extremely short and thus it should be ingested regulary.
The deficiency of thiamin causes beriberi and thus food like whole grains, meat, fish breads, cereals etc. must be taken in sufficient amount regularly.
