18 Questions
Which of the following Category B agents has the potential to cause Glanders?
Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei)
Which of the following agents is classified under Category C as a third highest priority agent?
Multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which agent is NOT listed as a Category B bioterrorism agent?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin B
Which of the following diseases is caused by Francisella tularensis and is a Category B bioterrorism agent?
Tularemia
Which of these agents requires specific enhancements of CDC’s diagnostic capacity and enhanced disease surveillance according to the text?
Q fever (Coxiella burnetii)
Which Category C agent is known for its high potential for mass dissemination due to ease of production and availability in the future?
Antimicrobial resistance microorganisms
Which category of bioterrorism agents has the highest priority due to their potential for major public health impact and high mortality rates?
Category A
Which type of genetic material is characteristic of filoviruses, such as Ebola and Marburg, which are Category A bioterrorism agents?
Single-stranded RNA (ssRNA)
Which category of bioterrorism agents are moderately easy to disseminate but result in moderate morbidity rates and low mortality rates?
Category B
The alphaviruses causing Viral encephalitis are characterized by which type of genetic material?
Single-stranded RNA (ssRNA)
What is the primary reason Category C bioterrorism agents are considered a concern for the future?
Ease of production and dissemination
Which genetic material is characteristic of the virus causing Smallpox, a Category A bioterrorism agent?
Double-stranded DNA (dsDNA)
Which type of bond is found in bacteria and archaea, respectively?
β (1,4) and β (1,3)
Which type of RNA polymerase is sensitive to rifampicin?
Simple RNA polymerase
What is the classification of bacteria based on The List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in Nomenclature?
30 phyla
What does Category A of Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases represent?
High-priority agents with high mortality rates
What is the first amino acid in proteins for Eubacteria and Archae?
Formyl Methionine and Methionine
What is the primary genetic material carrying molecules for Eubacteria and Archae?
DNA and DNA with histones proteins
Test your knowledge on Category B Second highest priority agents, including Anthrax, Botulism, Plague, and more. Learn about their characteristics, dissemination ease, morbidity rates, and CDC's diagnostic capacity enhancements.
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