Which of the following tests does NOT detect an immune response to a virus infection?
A) a viral neutralization test
B) a direct immunofluorescent antibody test
C) a viral hemagglutination test
D) a complement fixation test
E) a direct ELISA
B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Serologic Tests That Use Antigens and Corresponding Antibodies
Learning Outcome: 17.14, 17.18
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Which one of the following statements about the incorporation of selenocysteine into proteins is true?
A. Selenocysteine is an example of a posttranslational modification. B. The tRNA used to translate selenocysteine at a stop codon is first charged with serine. C. The tRNA used to translate selenocysteine at a stop codon has an anticodon sequence of UGA. D. The serine bound to the tRNA used to translate selenocysteine at a stop codon is converted to selenocysteine by the enzyme SelB.
Which event represents the process of releasing chemical mediators?
A. Binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils B. Binding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils C. Histamine acting on smooth muscle D. Degranulation E. Prostaglandins causing vasodilation and increased vascular permeability
Alexander Fleming kept finding mold contamination that was killing his bacterial cultures. This observation eventually lead to the development of the antibiotic penicillin. Why would the fungi produce a compound that is selectively toxic to bacteria?
A. The bacteria produce toxins that can kill the fungi. B. The fungi and the bacteria have a symbiotic relationship. C. The fungi are parasites of the bacteria. D. The fungi compete with the bacteria for resources.
Which of the following are types of symbioses? (Check all that apply.)A) Batesian mimicryB) CommensalismC) PredationD) ParasitismE) MutualismF) Müllerian mimicry
What will be an ideal response?