NBE Science Exam Questions With New Update Answers

NBE Science Exam Questions
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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