Basics

Question 1

DNA pieces that move readily from one site to another either within or between the DNA of bacteria

Answer 1

Transposons

Question 2

All gram (+) bacteria have no endotoxin except

Answer 2

Listeria monocytogenes

Question 4

A state of immunodeficiency characterized by low levels of immunoglobulins secondary to a defect in Tyrosine kinase

Answer 4

Bruton’s Ds (X-linked Agammaglobulinemia)

Question 5

The cellular form of the protein PrPc is encoded by the host’s chromosomal DNA

Answer 5

Prions

Question 7

Abnormal isoform of Prions that modifies folding of proteins and has a high B-sheath content

Answer 7

PrPres

Question 8

Produces both exotoxin and endotoxin

Answer 8

Gram (-)

Question 9

A combined B & T cell deficiency presenting with infection, hematologic and dermatologic involvement

Answer 9

Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

Question 10

Toxic component of LPS

Answer 10

Lipid A

Question 13

2 types of transposons

Answer 13

Replicative

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