Exam 5: Part 2

Question 1

IgG

Answer 1

Y shaped, gives immunity to fetus during pregnancy

Question 2

IgD

Answer 2

• Y shaped, B cell receptor

Question 3

Cephalosporin

Answer 3

Beta lactam ring bonded to Nitrogen

Question 4

Carbapenem

Answer 4

Beta lactam bonded to Carbon

Question 5

Aminoglycosides

Answer 5

Target 30s ribosomal subunit, preventing proofreading

Question 6

Tetracyclines

Answer 6

Block 30S ribosomal subunit, block association of aminoacyl tRNA with A site of ribosome, preventing protein synthesis

Question 7

Macrolides

Answer 7

Block 50s ribosomal subunit’s peptidyl transferase, slowing protein synthesis

Question 8

Lincosamides

Answer 8

Target 50s’ 23S portion, causing dissociation of of small peptide chains, stopping protein synthesis

Question 9

How is selective toxicity achieved?

Answer 9

Targeting organelles unique to bacteia

Question 10

Artemisnin

Answer 10

Attacks many proteins in Plasmodium falciparum

Question 11

Chloroquine

Answer 11

Damages membrane of parasite causing malaria ( Entamoeba histolytica)

Question 12

Acyclovir treats ________

Answer 12

HIV

Question 13

How do WBCs know where to go in sites of infection?

Answer 13

Release of chemokines