Leishmania Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

m   1. Which of the following is the mRNA start codon in most cases? A. UAA B. AGU C. AUG D. UGA 2. Which of the types of RNA is the smallest? A. mRNA B. tRNA C. rRNA D. 3. Which of the following is not considered a pyrimidine? A. C B. T C. U D. G 4. Which of the following is paired correctly? A. A-G B. C-G C. A-U D. G-T 5. Which of the following characterizes a Western blot? A. Antibody/protein hybridization B. DNA/RNA combination C. RNA ...

Symbiosis A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other Commensalism A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected. Parasitism A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed. Mutualism A relationship between two species in which both species benefit. Commensalism What type of symbiotic relationship do the human body and the m...

Parasitology- Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 What is the most common way to acquire an amoebic infection - answerCysts from contaminated food or water Acantamoeba keratitis is usually associated with - answerpoor contact lens care True or false: Enamoeba histolytica can be distinguished from E. dispar by microscopic morphology - answerFalse Which are true about Blastocystis hominis? a. Cysts are 4-6 um b. cyst includes a large central vacuole pushing nuclei to the periphe...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER-...

Scientific Method - Answer-Question, observation, background research, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, communication Types of hypotheses - Answer-Alternative and null Statistical analysis (use of p-value) - Answer-more statistically significant, higher chance that you've measured an actual trend/relationship, and the results did not occur by chance Sample sizes - Answer-Number of participants in study; Number of variables measured within each participant Random sampling - Answer-Each s...

Symbiosis A relationship in which two different organisms live in close association with each other Commensalism A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected. Parasitism A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed. Mutualism A relationship between two species in which both species benefit. Commensalism What type of symbiotic relationship do the human body and the m...

LabCE Review: Micro questions correctly answered to pass 2023results show: gram negatve rods that might have bipolar staining faster growth at 25*C gray-white translucent colonies on BAP after 24 hrs "fried egg" colonies or :hammered copper" appearance @ 48-72 hrs catalase POS oxidase NEG urea NEG indole NEG - correct answer yersinia pestis which fungus is not considered an opportunistic pathogen in humans? - correct answer scopulariopsis species which form of shigella types as...

Infectious disease: Worms and protozoans, Neglected Tropical diseases - Answers April 4 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) - Answers A number of NTDs are caused by worms and protozoa • NTDs: substantial morbidity & mortality • typically persist only in the poorest, most marginalized communities and conflict areas • Social stigma & disability • Lost income • Children kept out of school • Reduced ability to care for family • All low-income countries are affected by a...

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER- pe...

What is the purpose of the Eukaryotic Microbes: Protozoa and Helminthes laboratory exercise? - Ans-1. To recognize adult forms, cysts, or the trophozoite stage of parasitic protozoa. 2. To recognize adult and egg of a common helminth. 3. To understand the life cycle of the malaria parasite and the challenge of producing a malaria vaccine. List five (6) protozoal diseases and their causative agents? - Ans-1. Ameobas- Entamoeba histolytica. 2. Giardias- Giadia lamblia. 3. African sleeping si...