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Which membrane of the host cell is involved in the formation of the envelope of herpes viruses?
Which membrane of the host cell is involved in the formation of the envelope of herpes viruses?
What type of molecule is most commonly found on the surface of animal viruses for interacting with host cell receptors?
What type of molecule is most commonly found on the surface of animal viruses for interacting with host cell receptors?
Which type of virus does not use RNA as its genome?
Which type of virus does not use RNA as its genome?
What is the term for a viral infection in which the virus remains dormant for a period before becoming active again?
What is the term for a viral infection in which the virus remains dormant for a period before becoming active again?
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How does phage T4 protect its DNA from cleavage by host restriction enzymes?
How does phage T4 protect its DNA from cleavage by host restriction enzymes?
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Is integration of the viral genome into the host chromosome required for lysogeny?
Is integration of the viral genome into the host chromosome required for lysogeny?
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Which protein is required for the establishment and maintenance of lysogeny in cells infected with the temperate bacteriophage lambda?
Which protein is required for the establishment and maintenance of lysogeny in cells infected with the temperate bacteriophage lambda?
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What is the term for the latent form of a bacteriophage genome that exists when a phage establishes lysogeny?
What is the term for the latent form of a bacteriophage genome that exists when a phage establishes lysogeny?
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What type of bacteriophages only exhibit lytic replication cycles?
What type of bacteriophages only exhibit lytic replication cycles?
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What is the characteristic of C.G+C content in the bacterial genome?
What is the characteristic of C.G+C content in the bacterial genome?
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What is the primary function of the mucociliary escalator in the lungs?
What is the primary function of the mucociliary escalator in the lungs?
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What is the characteristic of the skin surface (epidermis) in relation to microorganisms?
What is the characteristic of the skin surface (epidermis) in relation to microorganisms?
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What is the characteristic of cervical mucus in relation to bacteria?
What is the characteristic of cervical mucus in relation to bacteria?
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What are pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) examples of?
What are pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) examples of?
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What is the function of the B subunit in AB toxins?
What is the function of the B subunit in AB toxins?
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What is not a way in which fever augments the host's defenses?
What is not a way in which fever augments the host's defenses?
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What is the role of cytokines in the immune system?
What is the role of cytokines in the immune system?
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What is the characteristic of the replicative form of phage phiX174?
What is the characteristic of the replicative form of phage phiX174?
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What is the primary function of turbulent airflow in the lungs?
What is the primary function of turbulent airflow in the lungs?
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Which group of viruses is responsible for causing severe diarrhea, resulting in over 600,000 deaths worldwide annually?
Which group of viruses is responsible for causing severe diarrhea, resulting in over 600,000 deaths worldwide annually?
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What is the characteristic of almost all known plant viruses?
What is the characteristic of almost all known plant viruses?
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For bacteriophage to be released from the host by a lysis mechanism, what is required?
For bacteriophage to be released from the host by a lysis mechanism, what is required?
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What molecule must retroviruses first make in order to complete an infection?
What molecule must retroviruses first make in order to complete an infection?
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What is an organism that can cause disease in the host after direct interaction?
What is an organism that can cause disease in the host after direct interaction?
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What are inanimate materials involved in pathogen transmission called?
What are inanimate materials involved in pathogen transmission called?
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What does infection specifically refer to?
What does infection specifically refer to?
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What are pathogenicity islands typically associated with?
What are pathogenicity islands typically associated with?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Diphtheria?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Diphtheria?
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A propagated epidemic is characterized by:
A propagated epidemic is characterized by:
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What is the therapeutic dose of an antimicrobial drug?
What is the therapeutic dose of an antimicrobial drug?
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Which of the following statements is true about the minimal lethal concentration (MLC) of a drug?
Which of the following statements is true about the minimal lethal concentration (MLC) of a drug?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of a bacteriostatic drug?
What is the primary mechanism of action of a bacteriostatic drug?
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What is the therapeutic index of a drug?
What is the therapeutic index of a drug?
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Which of the following is an example of a propagated epidemic?
Which of the following is an example of a propagated epidemic?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Lyme disease?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Lyme disease?
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Which of the following statements is false about the formation of the envelope of herpes viruses?
Which of the following statements is false about the formation of the envelope of herpes viruses?
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What is the term for the reactivated form of chickenpox?
What is the term for the reactivated form of chickenpox?
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What is the primary location of Legionella pneumophila in the human body?
What is the primary location of Legionella pneumophila in the human body?
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What is the most likely cause of the rash associated with German measles?
What is the most likely cause of the rash associated with German measles?
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How is diphtheria typically treated?
How is diphtheria typically treated?
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What is the name of the small red lesions with a white center that form in the mouth and are associated with measles?
What is the name of the small red lesions with a white center that form in the mouth and are associated with measles?
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Why is Legionnaires' disease named as such?
Why is Legionnaires' disease named as such?
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What type of pathogens do not stimulate cell-mediated immunity as effectively as attenuated pathogens?
What type of pathogens do not stimulate cell-mediated immunity as effectively as attenuated pathogens?
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What is the virus that causes chickenpox?
What is the virus that causes chickenpox?
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When is an infection considered nosocomial?
When is an infection considered nosocomial?
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