Exotoxins ______.
A. cause more damage than endotoxins
B. are secreted by pathogenic organisms
C. are bound to the cell wall of pathogenic organisms
D. are host specific
E. are bound to the membrane of pathogenic organisms
Answer: B
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A. The virus exhibits a long incubation period, and therefore, in many cases, this provides the vaccine adequate time to have a protective effect in the patient. B. This particular strain of the rabies virus is probably nonpathogenic, so the vaccine is given to boost the immune system's protective functions. C. Since there is no treatment available, they suggest the vaccine as a last resort. D. There were few virus particles in the bite, so her immune system has enough time to respond.
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Considering the various theories, the energy used in forming organic molecules in the primitive atmosphere could have come from all EXCEPT
Select one: a. lightning. b. ultraviolet radiation. c. heat from volcanoes. d. electric spark. e. sound.