If all the genes of e. coli were active at once, what would result?
1. conversation of energy and resources
2. underproduction of enzymes
3. cellular dysfunction
4. increased rate of cell reproduction

Which statement about the immune system is false? a. lymphocytes reduce inflammation, b. b cells remember specific pathogens. c. most white blood cells kill bacteria d. white blood cells are made in lymph nodes.

What sentence best supports the statement that hormones are involved in the regulation of homeostasis? a. the hormone erythropoeitin increases the production of red blood cells when oxygen levels are low. b. the hormone oxytocin promotes labor contractions of the uterus during childbirth. c. the hormone melatonin induces sleep and its production is slowed by exposure to light. d. the hormone cortisol suppresses the immune system and is produced when the body is under stress.

Many organizations release indexes used to measure the development of the world's countries. as we learned in this lesson, these indexes measure many factors, from life expectancy to happiness. in your opinion, what are the three most important factors we can use to determine how developed a country might be? explain your answers in a few sentences.