CH 1: The use of drugs to fight infecting micro-organisms
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What does the text primarily discuss?

  • The discovery of insulin
  • The history of antibiotics
  • The process of genetically engineering bacteria
  • The use of drugs to fight micro-organisms (correct)

    • Which term best describes antibiotics in the context of the text?

  • Vaccines
  • Painkillers
  • Microbial growth inhibitors (correct)
  • Penicillin derivatives

    • Who discovered penicillin?

  • Alexander Fleming (correct)
  • Alexander Graham Bell
  • Marie Curie
  • Thomas Edison

    • What is one of the main challenges associated with antibiotic use mentioned in the text?

    <p>Development of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antibiotics target bacterial cells?

    <p>By disrupting vital processes in the cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of antibiotics as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They save countless lives by combating infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes penicillin's mode of action?

    <p>It disrupts bacterial cell walls synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of incomplete treatment regimens with antibiotics?

    <p>Increased risk of antibiotic resistance emergence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the discovery of penicillin occur?

    <p>1929</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do antibiotics play in modern medicine according to the text?

    <p>Targeting specific components of bacterial cells to combat infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?

    <p>Regulating blood glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism is commonly used in the production of antibiotics?

    <p>Penicillium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process do microorganisms like yeast undergo to produce ethanol?

    <p>Alcoholic fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a product of food fermentation processes?

    <p>Bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do microorganisms contribute to the production of cheese?

    <p>By converting lactose into lactic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of genetic engineering in insulin production?

    <p>To modify bacteria for insulin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a traditional method of drug production?

    <p>Fermentation processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of biotechnology in drug discovery and production?

    <p>To leverage the capabilities of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common use of fermentation in food production?

    <p>To increase the shelf life of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bacteria in the production of cheese and maas?

    <p>To add flavor and enhance texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge associated with the use of antibiotics?

    <p>Antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source of antibiotics?

    <p>Animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antibiotics disrupt bacterial growth?

    <p>By disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of biotechnology in the production of drugs?

    <p>Producing insulin using genetically engineered bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of completing antibiotic treatment regimens?

    <p>To avoid antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of producing antibiotics?

    <p>Using plant extracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?

    <p>Regulating glucose metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections?

    <p>They are highly effective in combating bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor contributing to antibiotic resistance?

    <p>Incomplete treatment courses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of biotechnology in modern medicine?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of micro-organisms in the production of antibiotics?

    <p>They synthesize the antibiotics through fermentation processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge associated with the use of antibiotics as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Risk of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is insulin traditionally produced in the human body?

    <p>By the pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of genetic engineering in the production of human insulin?

    <p>It allows bacteria to produce human insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which yeast converts sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using biotechnological methods in drug production?

    <p>They are more sustainable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fermentation in the production of food products like cheese?

    <p>It enhances the food's flavor and texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of micro-organisms in the production of alcoholic beverages?

    <p>They convert sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide through fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of traditional fermentation processes in the context of the text?

    <p>To produce alcoholic beverages and food products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of biotechnological innovations in drug production?

    <p>They have expanded the arsenal of therapeutic options available to clinicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between traditional fermentation processes and biotechnological methods in drug production?

    <p>Biotechnological methods involve genetic engineering, whereas traditional methods do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism is commonly used in genetic engineering to produce human insulin?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of traditional fermentation processes in food production, besides the production of alcoholic beverages?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge associated with the use of antibiotics that is mentioned in the text?

    <p>Antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of genetic engineering in the production of human insulin?

    <p>Modifying bacteria to produce insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of incomplete treatment regimens with antibiotics?

    <p>Development of antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor contributing to antibiotic resistance?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of biotechnology in modern medicine?

    <p>To synthesize valuable substances for human use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a traditional method of drug production?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of micro-organisms in the production of alcoholic beverages?

    <p>Undergoing alcoholic fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin on bacterial cells?

    <p>Inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source of antibiotics as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge associated with the use of antibiotics as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of combating antibiotic resistance?

    <p>Encouraging antibiotic use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of biotechnology in modern medicine according to the text?

    <p>Producing human insulin using genetically engineered bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using biotechnological methods in drug production?

    <p>Increased potential for drug resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial infections?

    <p>Effectiveness against bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a role of micro-organisms in the production of antibiotics?

    <p>Creating synthetic antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of completing antibiotic treatment regimens as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Avoiding the risk of drug-resistant bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of insulin in the human body?

    <p>Regulating blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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