5 Questions
Cholera is caused by the gram-negative bacterium Vibrio ______, which secretes the cholera toxin (CT) that causes severe water low, vomiting and muscle cramps.
cholerae
Rous sarcoma, a cancer of tissues of mesodermal origin such as muscle or connective tissue, caused by the Rous sarcoma ______.
retrovirus
Pertussis (whooping cough) is caused by ______ pertussis, a bacterium which secretes the disease-causing pertussis toxin.
Bordetella
______ survives by switching off the phagosome maturation process that macrophages use to kill infectious organisms.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Bacterial dysentery is caused by ______ flexneri, which acts by interfering with the PIP2 regulation of actin remodeling and is also able to activate the PIP 3 – kinase signaling pathway.
Shigella
Test your knowledge on defects in signaling pathways and pathogenic organisms and viruses. This quiz covers topics such as cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae and the deleterious effects of certain pathogenic organisms on cell signaling. Perfect for those looking to expand their understanding of these topics.
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