12 Questions
Vaccines use active forms of microorganisms to mount the initial immune response
False
Antibiotics are produced by cultivating and manipulating bacterial cells
False
Hormones, such as the human growth hormone, can be formulated through traditional breeding
False
Bacteriostatic agents kill bacteria
False
Antigens are substances that kill bacteria
False
Genes cloned from the influenza virus are used to combat bacterial infections
False
What is the primary function of antigens in vaccine development?
To stimulate the immune response
What is the purpose of cloning genes of microorganisms into vectors?
To mass produce the desired antigen
What type of organisms are naturally capable of producing antibiotics?
Fungi
What is the result of introducing the antigen into the body during vaccination?
Stimulation of the primary immune response and trigger immune memory
What is the advantage of using recombinant DNA technology to formulate hormones?
It provides a more efficient and cost-effective method
What is the characteristic of bacteriostatic agents?
They slow down or stall bacterial growth
This quiz covers the various applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology in fields such as vaccine development, antibiotic production, and hormone formulation. Learn about the role of antigens, cloned genes, and recombinant DNA technology. Test your knowledge of these cutting-edge biological concepts!
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