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Charlie

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on: Aug 5, 2013
Which chemical is synthesized by some sponges and acts as an antibiotic?
A) streptomycin
B) spongin
C) calcium carbonate
D) silica
E) cribrostatin


camila

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Reply #1 on: Aug 8, 2013
Answer has to be E, trust me!


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Reply #2 on: Oct 18, 2013
Wonderful, you were right, thank you so much.


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