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captainjonesify

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________ detect, engulf, and destroy cancerous cells.
 
  A) NK cells
  B) Oncogenes
  C) Suppressor genes
  D) Lysosomes

Question 2

The combining form recept/o- means ________.
 
  A) same
  B) hormone
  C) oppose; work against
  D) receive



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) Oncogenes do not detect cancerous cells.
C) Suppressor genes do not detect cancerous cells.
D) Lysosomes do not detect cancerous cells.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Home/o- means same.
B) Hormon/o- means hormone.
C) Antagon/o- means oppose; work against.
D) Correct



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