Interpreting Information from Scientific Literature Quiz

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Which mode of transmission is common for many parasitic diseases?

  • Inhalation of aerosolized particles
  • Direct inoculation through needle-stick injuries
  • Ingestion of contaminated food or water (correct)
  • Transfusion of infected blood products

What is the typical structure of a virus?

  • A lipid bilayer membrane enclosing genetic material
  • A network of branching filaments and vesicles
  • A protein capsid surrounding genetic material (correct)
  • A rigid cell wall protecting the cytoplasm

Which part of a drug's name often provides information about its therapeutic class or mechanism of action?

  • The prefix
  • The root word
  • The infix
  • The suffix (correct)

What is the primary function of a scientific literature review?

<p>To summarize and critically evaluate existing research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ability of a pathogen to cause disease?

<p>Pathogenicity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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