Random Questions

Question 1

MMR vaccine is used to prevent this disease:

A.) mumps

B.) rabies

C.) meningitis

D.) rosacea

E.) myocarditis

Answer 1

A.) mumps

Question 2

True or False: Antibiotics that target the transpeptidase reaction affect the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome.

Answer 2

false

Question 3

Beta-lactamases would inactivate the following drug:

A.) azithromycin

B.) streptomycin

C.) amoxicillin

D.) rifampin

E.) vancomycin

Answer 3

C.) amoxicillin

Question 4

This drug would inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria.

A.) ampicillin

B.) amphotericin B

C.) streptomycin

D.) vancomycin

E.) suramin

Answer 4

C.) streptomycin

Question 5

The process whereby antibodies bind to antigens, thereby inhibiting their attachment to host cells.

A.) agglutination

B.) neutralization

C.) cross-bonding

D.) phagocytosis

E.) complement

Answer 5

B.) neutralization

Question 6

________ are antimicrobial compounds produced by the human microbiome that support the action of the immune system by helping to destroy invading pathogens.

A.) cationic peptides

B.) bacteriocins

C.) lysosomes

D.) peroxidases

E.) exosomes

Answer 6

B.) bacteriocins

Question 7

________ is an example of a neurotoxin.

A.) Botulin

B.) Elastase

C.) Lecithinase

D.) Keratinase

E.) Collagenase

Answer 7

A.) Botulin

Question 8

Immunoglobins are produced by activated _______.

A.) B cells

B.) cytotoxic T cells

C.) natural killer cells

D.) mast cells

E.) basophils

Answer 8

B.) cytotoxic T cells