Which of the following statements regarding Streptococcus pyogenes is FALSE?

A. It produces protein A, which inhibits opsonization.
B. It is beta-hemolytic.
C. It has group A Lancefield antigens.
D. It produces streptolysins.
E. It can be lysogenized by a temperate bacteriophage to produce erythrogenic toxins.


Answer: A

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Melanoma (skin cancer) can develop after several mutations occur in skin cells. If a woman is diagnosed with melanoma and becomes pregnant, what are the chances that her offspring will inherit melanoma?

A) The offspring will certainly be born with melanoma. B) There is a chance, but it depends on how serious the mother's melanoma is. C) There is a chance, but it depends on whether or not the father has melanoma. D) It is unlikely that the offspring will be born with melanoma.

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The reaction (H2 + F2 ? 2HF) is an example of a redox reaction. In reality, two half reactions are occurring. The half reaction (H2 ? 2H+ + 2e-) is a(n)

A. potential energy reaction. B. reduction reaction. C. redox reaction. D. oxidation reaction.

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