The difference between Cryptococcus neoformans and other yeast-like fungi is that only Cryptococcus neoformans has a capsule containing:

a) glycogen
b) mucin
c) aldehydes
d) lipid


Answer: b) mucin

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Match the following items with the correct phrases.

_______1. ____________________ are also known as immunogens. _______2. Molecules referred to as antigenic determinants are also known as ____________________. _______3. ____________________ are in a class of proteins called immunoglobulins. _______4. Small molecules called ____________________ are antigenic only when then are coupled with large carrier molecules such as proteins. _______5. ____________________ initiate type III hypersensitivity reactions. a. antibodies b. antigens c. epitopes d. haptens e. immune complexes

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Phagocytes patrol the body's tissues and ingest invading microbes. Phagocytic cells include macrophages, dendritic cells, and ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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One of two genetically identical chromosomal units that are the result of DNA replication and are attached to each other at the centromere.

What will be an ideal response?

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