Example sentences of "can respond to [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Our eyes can detect only certain wavelengths of this spectrum , but we have built machines which can respond to other wavelengths .
2 The important thing is that the Thirty Year Rule is in force and that we can respond to developing perceptions of our times . ’
3 It remains to be seen whether cells can respond to platelet-derived growth factor in vivo and , at the moment , its role in atherogenesis remains speculative but attractive .
4 The cells in the progress zone all multiply and can respond to positional signals .
5 We and our daily rhythms can respond to bright light and an appropriate use of this may become part of our armoury for speeding up adjustment of the body clock after a time-zone transition .
6 We should also consider how far our mathematics curriculum can respond to linguistic diversity , and whether , for some of our pupils , new concepts might be more appropriately introduced through their home languages .
7 Policy and practice have to allow for the variety of possibilities as no blanket approach can respond to diverse needs and preferences .
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