Explain what penicillinase is and how it works against penicillin drugs
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Penicillinase is an enzyme produced by penicillin-resistant bacteria. It inactivates penicillin drugs by breaking apart their chemical structure at the site of the beta-lactam ring.
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A/An ____________________ is a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for teachers to follow when teaching tobacco prevention?
A. Do not say smoking is dumb. B. Do not assume kids are bad if they smoke. C. Do not tell kids that smoking leads to dangerous diseases. D. Do not talk about smokeless tobacco.
Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A direct blow to the anterolateral aspect of the thorax, or a sudden twist, or falling on the ball, can compress the rib cage and can result most often in a:
A. Solar plexus punch B. Costochondral separation C. Rupture of the kidneys D. Hemothorax