BIOL 201 Exam 1
_____ are diagnostic for measles. - ANS-Koplik spots
_____ are single-stranded DNA molecules that can recognize and bind to a distinctive
nucleotide sequence of a pathogen. - ANS-DNA probes
_____ causes more than 20 million cases each year; and symptoms include an itching
sensation and burning internal pain. - ANS-vulvovaginitis
_____ cells are associated with _____ immunity while _____ cells are part of _____
immunity. - ANS-T; cell-mediated; B; humoral
_____ enters the human body as a cyst and develops into a trophozoite in the small
intestine; a severe form of dysentery can occur. - ANS-Entamoeba histolytica
_____ is a serological reaction that produces little or no visible evidence of a reaction. -
ANS-Neutralization
___________ was the first used to catalog organisms into one of three domains. -
ANS-Ribosomal RNA genes
____________ is a chemical mediator of the immediate allergic response of type I
hypersensitivity. - ANS-Histamine
_______________ is credited with the discovery of penicillin. - ANS-Alexander Fleming
"Whooping cough" is caused by infection of the trachea and bronchi by ____. -
ANS-Bordetella pertussis
A _____ is a graft between genetically different members of the same species. -
ANS-allograft
A _____ medium would involve the addition of the antibiotic methicillin to identify
methicillin-resistant bacteria. - ANS-selective
A _____ seals sticky ends of recombinant DNA segments. - ANS-DNA ligase
A benign tumor _____. - ANS-is a clone of dividing cells
,A biological vector is an arthropod that carries pathogenic microorganisms on its feet
and body parts. - ANS-False
A brief tick bite and a small number of recurring periods of fever and chills are typical of
_____. - ANS-relapsing fever
A catarrhal and paroxysmal stage is typical of _____. - ANS-pertussis
A chancre is typical of which stage of syphilis? - ANS-primary
A characteristic of Y. pestis is a/an _____ staining. - ANS-bipolar
A chronic disease develops rapidly, is usually accompanied by severe symptoms, and
comes to a climax. - ANS-False
A complication of streptococcal pharyngitis is _____. - ANS-rheumatic fever
A crackling sound associated with myonecrosis is due to _____. - ANS-gas produced by
C. perfringens
A cytotoxic hypersensitivity would occur if blood type _____ is transfused into a person
with blood type _____. - ANS-A; O
A functional group designated -COOH is known as a/an ___________. - ANS-carboxyl
A healthy person can be diagnosed as having a _____ infection with _____, the
multiplication of bacterial cells in the blood. - ANS-primary; septicemia
A hybridoma cell _____. - ANS-secretes monoclonal antibodies
A lichen is a mutualistic association between a ____________ and a ____________. -
ANS-fungus; cyanobacterium
A long thread-like RNA virus is typical of the _____ viruses. - ANS-Ebola
A lowering of white blood cell (WBC) count is characteristic of _____. - ANS-ehrlichiosis
A major neurological symptom of a Zika virus infection in adults is _____. -
ANS-Guillain-Barre syndrome
,A member of this group of bacteria is thought to have undergone symbiosis and evolved
into chloroplast. - ANS-cyanobacteria
A metagenome refers to _____. - ANS-the collective genomes in many organisms
A microbe that is a microaerophilic mesophile would grow optimally at _____ and
_____. - ANS-low O2; 37C
A newborn _____. - ANS-becomes colonized soon after conception
A nucleocapsid can have _____ symmetry. - ANS-icosahedral
A nurse is preparing an IV drip for a patient. In the saline solution she is using, the salt
represents a __________. - ANS-solute
A patient with a CD4-T cell count of 1,000/uL would be in the _____ of HIV
disease/AIDS. - ANS-primary (acute) HIV stage
A person is observed to have inflamed inner walls lining the main airway of the lungs
and has had a dry cough for a few days. This individual probably has _____. -
ANS-acute bronchitis
A person with primary TB disease would have a positive: - ANS-All of these are correct.
A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with which of the following
blood types? - ANS-AB
A portal of exit would be _____. - ANS-all of the answer choices are correct
A positive Mantoux test would: - ANS-produce an induration.
A prominent feature of diptheria is _____. - ANS-a pseudomembrane
A red, itchy rash that forms small, teardrop-shaped, fluid-filled vesicles is typical of
_____. - ANS-chickenpox
A secondary antibody response primarily involves IgG. - ANS-True
A semisynthetic antibiotic is one that is: - ANS-a chemically modified microbial antibiotic
, A small percentage of individuals who test positive for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) are "Long-term nonprogressors" meaning that they do not develop the symptoms
of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) over a period of decades. This is an
example of which concept? - ANS-NOT Development of naturally-acquired active
immunity.
A superinfection could arise from _____. - ANS-All of the answer choices are correct:
-using antibiotics when not needed
-stopping antibiotic treatment prematurely
-using unnecessarily large doses of antibiotics
A vaccine that contains only pieces or individual molecules from infectious pathogens is
referred to as a ____ vaccine. - ANS-subunit
A viral oncogene _____. - ANS-all of the answer choices are correct
A virulent bacteriophage will _____. - ANS-carry out a lytic cycle
A woman who has been taking antibiotics for a urinary tract infection, may subsequently
develop a vaginal yeast infection. The yeast infection is ________. - ANS-an
opportunistic infection.
A woman who has blood type A- previously had a child with blood type A+. During her
second pregnancy, she would need to take: - ANS-Rh antibody injections.
A/An _____ is NOT associated with transduction. - ANS-F plasmid
A/an _____ mechanism facilitates the clearance of toxins from the body. -
ANS-neutralization
Acidophiles grow best at pHs greater than 7. - ANS-false
Adults should receive a tetanus vaccination once every 10 years against the bacteria
Clostridium tetani. Why are additional vaccinations needed for tetanus, but not for other
diseases such as measles? - ANS-The tetanus vaccine utilizes an inactivated toxin that
produces a weaker immune response than some other vaccines.
Affects monocytes in the body; transmitted by ticks - ANS-ehrlichiosis
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller modockochieng06. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.