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Which of the following is an intrinsic cause of haemolytic anaemia?
Which of the following is an intrinsic cause of haemolytic anaemia?
- Iron deficiency
- G-6PD deficiency (correct)
- Chronic disease
- Autoimmune disorder
Which of the following is an extrinsic cause of haemolytic anaemia?
Which of the following is an extrinsic cause of haemolytic anaemia?
- Autoimmune disorder (correct)
- Thalassaemia
- Sickle cell disease
- Hereditary spherocytosis
What are the consequences of haemolytic anaemia?
What are the consequences of haemolytic anaemia?
- Low levels of bilirubin and LDH
- Asymptomatic condition
- Increased production of red blood cells
- High levels of bilirubin and LDH (correct)
Which type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia is characterized by an IgG autoantibody and is associated with lymphoma and collagen vascular diseases?
Which type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia is characterized by an IgG autoantibody and is associated with lymphoma and collagen vascular diseases?
What are the typical laboratory findings in the diagnosis of autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
What are the typical laboratory findings in the diagnosis of autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
What are some common precipitating factors for sickling in sickle cell disease?
What are some common precipitating factors for sickling in sickle cell disease?
What is the main function of haptoglobin in the body?
What is the main function of haptoglobin in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a microorganism discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a microorganism discussed in the text?
What is the term used to describe microorganisms that temporarily reside in the human body?
What is the term used to describe microorganisms that temporarily reside in the human body?
Which discipline overlaps with clinical microbiology and is associated with peptic ulcer disease?
Which discipline overlaps with clinical microbiology and is associated with peptic ulcer disease?
Which of the following is NOT a category of parasitic worms?
Which of the following is NOT a category of parasitic worms?
Which of the following diseases is caused by prions?
Which of the following diseases is caused by prions?
Which of the following terms describes the presence of microorganisms on a body surface without causing damage to the host?
Which of the following terms describes the presence of microorganisms on a body surface without causing damage to the host?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the human microbiome?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the human microbiome?
What is the classification of fungi based on their cellular structure?
What is the classification of fungi based on their cellular structure?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
What is the main characteristic of protozoa?
What is the main characteristic of protozoa?
What is the purpose of phenotypic analysis in microbiology?
What is the purpose of phenotypic analysis in microbiology?
Which of the following is NOT a predominant species in the large intestine?
Which of the following is NOT a predominant species in the large intestine?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the genitourinary tract microbiome?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the genitourinary tract microbiome?
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for disruption of the microbiome?
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for disruption of the microbiome?
What is the main purpose of faecal microbiota transplant (FMT)?
What is the main purpose of faecal microbiota transplant (FMT)?
Which enzyme is involved in initiating replication and associates tightly with primase to make a Pol a/primase complex?
Which enzyme is involved in initiating replication and associates tightly with primase to make a Pol a/primase complex?
Which enzyme is responsible for leading strand synthesis in eukaryotic DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for leading strand synthesis in eukaryotic DNA replication?
Which enzyme is involved in primer removal and fills gaps during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is involved in primer removal and fills gaps during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for replicating mitochondrial DNA?
Which enzyme is responsible for replicating mitochondrial DNA?
Which of the following proteins is responsible for separating the DNA strands in DNA replication?
Which of the following proteins is responsible for separating the DNA strands in DNA replication?
What is the role of Single-Strand Binding (SSB) proteins in DNA replication?
What is the role of Single-Strand Binding (SSB) proteins in DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for regulating the twisting of the DNA during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for regulating the twisting of the DNA during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for identifying and removing damaged bases in DNA?
Which enzyme is responsible for identifying and removing damaged bases in DNA?
Which repair mechanism is responsible for replacing regions of damaged DNA of up to 30 bases in length?
Which repair mechanism is responsible for replacing regions of damaged DNA of up to 30 bases in length?
Which disorder is characterized by extreme sensitivity to light, skin cancer, and frequent secondary tumors?
Which disorder is characterized by extreme sensitivity to light, skin cancer, and frequent secondary tumors?
Which repair mechanism is associated with predisposition to cancer and immunodeficiency syndromes?
Which repair mechanism is associated with predisposition to cancer and immunodeficiency syndromes?
Which of the following accurately describes the process of DNA replication in eukaryotes?
Which of the following accurately describes the process of DNA replication in eukaryotes?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of Telomerase in DNA replication?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of Telomerase in DNA replication?
Which of the following accurately describes the time required for DNA replication in different organisms?
Which of the following accurately describes the time required for DNA replication in different organisms?
