15 Questions
What is the specific term for the interaction between antigens and antibodies?
AntigenAntibody reaction
In which phase of Antigen/Antibody reactions does the attachment of antibody to its specific antigen occur?
Primary Phenomenon – Sensitization
What is the measure of the binding strength between an antigenic determinant and an antibody combining site called?
Affinity
Which phase of Antigen/Antibody reactions involves the detection by affecting tissues or cells in vivo?
Tertiary Phenomenon – Detection
What is the strength of the bond after the formation of Ag-Ab complexes called?
Avidity
Who introduced the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
Edward Jenner
What was Edward Jenner's assumption about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
It contained a poison (virus) that induced specific protection and immunity.
Which scientist is known for his work with Pox virus and the assumption about the vesicle fluid?
Edward Jenner
What did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid in relation to inducing immunity against human pox virus (Small Pox - Variola)?
It induced specific protection and immunity.
In what year did Edward Jenner introduce the term 'virus' in microbiology field?
1789
Who was the first scientist to introduce the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
Edward Jenner
What did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
It contained a poison responsible for inducing immunity against human pox virus
What was the year when Edward Jenner introduced the term 'virus' in the field of microbiology?
1789
During his work with Pox virus, what did Edward Jenner assume about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
It contained a specific protection and immunity against human pox virus
Who is known for his work with Pox virus and the assumption about the vesicle fluid taken from the hand of the milk maid with Cow Pox disease?
Edward Jenner
Test your knowledge on the types of Ag-Ab reactions such as precipitation, agglutination, and immunoassays in serology. Explore the application of these reactions in detecting infectious disease-causing agents.
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