Bio Test 3 Flashcards
What is drug discovery?
The process of identifying new candidate medications.
True or False: All drugs are derived from synthetic compounds.
False
Name one method used in drug discovery.
High-throughput screening
What is a communicable disease?
A disease that can be transmitted from one individual to another.
Fill in the blank: Antibiotics are used to treat __________ infections.
bacterial
What is the role of plant tissues in drug discovery?
Plant tissues can be sources of natural compounds for drug development.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of plant tissue? A) Xylem B) Neuron C) Muscle
A) Xylem
What is the primary function of xylem tissue?
To transport water and minerals from roots to leaves.
True or False: Viruses can be treated with antibiotics.
False
What type of pathogen causes communicable diseases?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
What is the significance of clinical trials in drug discovery?
They test the safety and efficacy of new drugs in humans.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a communicable disease? A) Influenza B) Diabetes C) Tuberculosis
B) Diabetes
What is the function of phloem tissue?
To transport sugars and nutrients throughout the plant.
True or False: Drug discovery can only occur in laboratories.
False
What is one common method for testing the effectiveness of a drug?
Randomized controlled trials
Fill in the blank: __________ are organisms that can cause disease.
Pathogens
What is the role of the immune system in combating communicable diseases?
To identify and destroy pathogens.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symptom of communicable diseases? A) Fever B) Headache C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What is a primary source of new drugs in drug discovery?
Natural products from plants and microorganisms.
True or False: Vaccines are a method of preventing communicable diseases.
True
What is the term for substances that stimulate the immune response?
Antigens
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of tissues in plants that transports water.
vascular system
What is one example of a viral communicable disease?
HIV/AIDS
Multiple Choice: Which plant tissue is responsible for photosynthesis? A) Xylem B) Parenchyma C) Phloem
B) Parenchyma