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Sapienic acid inhibits microbial growth in this organ, where it’s produced by Propionibacteria-mediated degradation of triglycerides. (15[1])Increased porphyrin production in this organ due to Vitamin B12 supplementation is associated with a condition sometimes treated with tetracyclines. KOH (“k-o-h”) dissolves cells (-5[1])from this organ to yield a “spaghetti and meatballs” appearance in a positive test for Malassezia. Filaggrin (15[1])mutations make this organ more susceptible to colonization by reducing the integrity of (*) corneocytes. Comedones (-5[1])(“kah-muh-DOH-neez”) form in this non-pancreatic (10[1])organ, whose resident dendritic cells are Langerhans cells. Along with mucous membranes, Staph aureus naturally colonizes this organ, where it processes apocrine gland secretions and sebum. For 10 points, name this organ where microbes and hyperkeratinization cause acne. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: skin [prompt on dermis or epidermis by asking “can you be less specific?”] (Propionibacteria also cause the increased porphyrin production associated with acne.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Shaun IyerInnovation Academy AGeorgia Tech C1515
Darren KellisMiltonInnovation Academy B38-5
Luke PuttnamInnovation Academy CLambert5515
Joshua LiJohns CreekGeorgia Tech D70-5
Rohan DalalGeorgia Tech AMississippi State7410
Joanna XiaoGeorgia Tech DJohns Creek11310
Ian Droessler WilsonInnovation Academy BMilton11310

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