Vaccines contain microorganisms that have been killed or ________ (weakened) in a laboratory. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


attenuated
Attenuated microorganisms stimulate antibody formation, but do not overpower the body and cause disease.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. 61105 b. 61107 c. 61108 d. 61154

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Which test(s) differentiate Neisseria gonorrhoeae and N. cinerea?

A) Nitrate reduction B) Rapid glucose positive C) Polysaccharide from sucrose D) A and B

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After a helicopter lands and continues to keep its rotor blades active, you should:

A) post a firefighter near the tail rotor to keep bystanders away. B) approach the aircraft from the front and keep the pilot in view at all times. C) slowly approach the left side of the aircraft while keeping your head down. D) not approach the aircraft until the pilot or a crew member signals you to do so.

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