NBE Science Exam Questions
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hydrolysis yields (carbs, proteins, fats) - CORRECT ANSWER--carbs:
monosaccharides
-proteins: amino acids
-fats: glycerol + 3 fatty acids
oxidation yields (carbs, proteins, fats) - CORRECT ANSWER--carbs ->
monosaccharides: CO2 + H2O
-proteins -> amino acids: amino acids
-fats -> glycerol + fatty acids: CO2 + H2O
deamination yields (proteins) - CORRECT ANSWER-proteins -> amino acids:
NH3 (ammonia) + organic (carboxylic) acid
decarboxylation yields (proteins) - CORRECT ANSWER-proteins -> amino acids:
CO2, H2O, amines (cadaversine, putresciene, indole, skatole), hydrocarbons
autolysis yields - CORRECT ANSWER-amines + NH3
, asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-freedom from infection
bactericidal - CORRECT ANSWER-destructive to bacteria
bacteriostatic - CORRECT ANSWER-inhibits growth of bacteria
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER-scrubbing a surface and washing to remove
infectious agents
decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER-physical OR chemical means to remove
microorganisms
disinfecant - CORRECT ANSWER-a CHEMICAL agent that can be applied on
inanimate objects to remove microorganisms
germicidal - CORRECT ANSWER-a CHEMICAL agent that can be applied on
inanimate objects OR LIVING TISSUE to remove microorganisms
sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER-free from all microorganisms
sanitizer - CORRECT ANSWER-applied to a precleaned surface to disinfect
dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER-trouble breathing / shortness of breath
dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER-difficulty swallowing / speaking
cachexia - CORRECT ANSWER-wasting away
tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-fast heart rate
polydipsia - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive thirst
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With New Update Answers
hydrolysis yields (carbs, proteins, fats) - CORRECT ANSWER--carbs:
monosaccharides
-proteins: amino acids
-fats: glycerol + 3 fatty acids
oxidation yields (carbs, proteins, fats) - CORRECT ANSWER--carbs ->
monosaccharides: CO2 + H2O
-proteins -> amino acids: amino acids
-fats -> glycerol + fatty acids: CO2 + H2O
deamination yields (proteins) - CORRECT ANSWER-proteins -> amino acids:
NH3 (ammonia) + organic (carboxylic) acid
decarboxylation yields (proteins) - CORRECT ANSWER-proteins -> amino acids:
CO2, H2O, amines (cadaversine, putresciene, indole, skatole), hydrocarbons
autolysis yields - CORRECT ANSWER-amines + NH3
, asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-freedom from infection
bactericidal - CORRECT ANSWER-destructive to bacteria
bacteriostatic - CORRECT ANSWER-inhibits growth of bacteria
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER-scrubbing a surface and washing to remove
infectious agents
decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER-physical OR chemical means to remove
microorganisms
disinfecant - CORRECT ANSWER-a CHEMICAL agent that can be applied on
inanimate objects to remove microorganisms
germicidal - CORRECT ANSWER-a CHEMICAL agent that can be applied on
inanimate objects OR LIVING TISSUE to remove microorganisms
sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER-free from all microorganisms
sanitizer - CORRECT ANSWER-applied to a precleaned surface to disinfect
dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER-trouble breathing / shortness of breath
dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER-difficulty swallowing / speaking
cachexia - CORRECT ANSWER-wasting away
tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-fast heart rate
polydipsia - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive thirst
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