Communicable Diseases Errors Flashcards
1
Q
Define vector
A
An organism that moves a pathogen between organisms
2
Q
Which types of antibody bind to the surface of pathogens
A
Opsonins
Agglutinins
Antitoxins bind to the surface of the toxin produced rather than the actual antigen
3
Q
Is Callose deposition a physical or chemical defence against the spread of pathogen
A
Callose deposition acts as a physical barrier against pathogens
Chitinase acts as a chemical barrier - hydrolyses pathogen as well as antimicrobial compounds produced by the plant
