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MIC 301 EXAM 2 ( Microbiology) Questions And Answers 2024/2025 A+ Review What does 'obligate' mean when one refers to viruses as 'obligate intracellular parasites'? - ANSObligate means that they depend on the host to make energy and replicate. Are prions obligate intracellular parasites? - ANS-Yes, because they use genes from the host to replicate. Have we been successful in eliminating the disease polio in humans? - ANS-NO What disease do the rotaviruses cause that have such a large pu...

MIC 301 Exam 2 Questions With 100% Verified Answers 1. For a biologist, what is the specific definition of 'Commensalism'? a. Close interaction between two organisms. b. Close interaction between two organisms in which both benefit. c. Close interaction between two organisms in which one benefits and one suffers. d. Close interaction between two organisms in which only one benefits. - CORRECT ANS-d. Close interaction between two organisms in which only one benefits. 2. Why was it argue...

MIC 301 Exam 2 (lecture 9, 16, 10, 11, 17) Questions And Answers A+ Do all cells have mitochondria? - ANS-all except RBC what are the similarities between mitochondria and bacteria? - ANS-1.Both have ribosomes 2.Both have chromosomes e membranes e the immune response Why can mitochondria and bacteria make proteins? - ANS-because they both contain chromosomes How does mitochondria activate the immune response? - ANS-Basically after trauma to certain part of body the body will release ...

Recall the situation when the immune system approaches an infectious pathogen for the first time. At that time the innate immune response promotes a fast and broadly reactive attack while the adaptive immune response kicks in later and is uniquely-specific for the pathogen. What is another unique ability that is specific for the adaptive immune system when it gets activated by a pathogen for the first time? A) It has millions of cells waiting in the body to become activated by the pathogen. ...