Q11. Which of the following elements is NOT a major component in any of the four biological polymers we discussed? A. Phosphorus B. Sulfur C. Sodium D. Nitrogen E. Carbon Q12. Allergens are: A. responsible for type 1 hypersensitivity reactions B. typically highly toxic molecules C. shapes that resemble epitopes found on "self" cells D. caused by an innate immune response E. a common cause of autoimmune disorders Q13. Suppose that the DNA sequence: 5’-GGCATCTTAACTCAT-3’ was transcribed by an RNA polymerase. Write the translation product’s sequence in the space provided, in proper orientation: A. 5’-ATGAGTTAAGATGCC-3’ B. 5’-TACTACATTCTACGG-3’ C. 5’-AUGAGUUAAGAUGCC-3’ D. 5’-CCGUAGAAUUGAGUA-3’ E. 5’-CCGTAGAATTGAGTA-3’ Q14. Which of these can NOT be treated with anti-bacterial drugs? A. Impetigo B. Polio C. Gonorrhea D. Chlamydia E. Syphilis Q15. What are some possible reasons for false positive tuberculin skin test (TST) results? A. The test results were observed several days too late B. All answers shown are true C. A person previously received the BCG vaccine D. Not enough of the tuberculin was applied E. A person actually has an active case of tuberculosis Q16. Which of the following tools can be used to synthesize (=produce, or express) proteins? A. PCR machines B. Ribosomes C. Gel electrophoresis D. Viral capsids E. 3-D printers
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