Question 1

The presence of inclusion bodies within cells often suggests there is a problem with proteins folding properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The aqueous mixture formed after cooking and steeping certain grains is called

Accepted Answer

A)  malt. 
B)  wort. 
C)  hops. 
D)  whiskey. 
A)  malt. 
B)  wort. 
C)  hops. 
D)  whiskey.

Question 3

How is recombinant viral technology being used to fight malaria? Include mention of the organism, Plasmodium vivax.

Accepted Answer

The causative agent of malaria, Plasmodi

Question 4

Discuss the role an Escherichia coli plasmid plays in creating a live recombinant vaccine, and why vaccinia virus is a preferred vector.

Accepted Answer

The vaccinia virus itself does not cause

Question 5

The vaccinia virus has been used for over 100 years as a vaccine against

Accepted Answer

A)  edelenpox. 
B)  smallpox. 
C)  chickenpox. 
D)  cowpox. 
A)  edelenpox. 
B)  smallpox. 
C)  chickenpox. 
D)  cowpox.

Question 6

The advantage cDNA has over double- stranded eukaryotic DNA is that cDNA lacks________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The advantage cDNA has over double- stranded...

Question 7

If one deletes genes involved in virulence but leaves those whose products elicit an immune response, the resultant vaccine is classified as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

recombinan

Question 8

Microbes capable of growth on corn steep liquor and whey are favored in industry, because the

Accepted Answer

A)  media contain all necessary vitamins, which otherwise must be supplemented and are costly. 
B)  microbes do not produce toxins when grown on these media. 
C)  media are cheap waste products of other industrial processes. 
D)  media are not harmful to the environment. 
A)  media contain all necessary vitamins, which otherwise must be supplemented and are costly. 
B)  microbes do not produce toxins when grown on these media. 
C)  media are cheap waste products of other industrial processes. 
D)  media are not harmful to the environment.

Question 9

Subunit vaccines contain________ rather than________ from the pathogen.

Accepted Answer

a specific protein f

Question 10

A vector containing two ends of the T- DNA flanking a multiple cloning site and an antibiotic resistance marker that can be used in plants is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  plasmo- transfer vector. 
B)  T- DNA vector. 
C)  conjugative vector. 
D)  binary vector. 
A)  plasmo- transfer vector. 
B)  T- DNA vector. 
C)  conjugative vector. 
D)  binary vector.

Question 11

In producing synthetic DNA, it is essential to have the complete sequence of the protein encoded by the gene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Genetically modified organisms are made to lack proteases when the product is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  human hormone. 
B)  protein. 
C)  antibiotic. 
D)  extremozyme. 
A)  human hormone. 
B)  protein. 
C)  antibiotic. 
D)  extremozyme.

Question 13

Computational biology has become sophisticated enough that many modern drug discoveries mathematically model drug- target interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) is

Accepted Answer

A)  used in heart patients or others suffering from poor circulation. 
B)  administered to prevent the development of blood clots following some surgeries. 
C)  a blood protein that scavenges and dissolves blood clots. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  used in heart patients or others suffering from poor circulation. 
B)  administered to prevent the development of blood clots following some surgeries. 
C)  a blood protein that scavenges and dissolves blood clots. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Beer involves fermentation of________ , while wine is the fermentation product of________.

Accepted Answer

malted gra

Question 16

Which enzymes are commonly found in laundry detergents to help remove stains?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipases 
B)  proteases 
C)  amylases 
D)  all of the above 
A)  lipases 
B)  proteases 
C)  amylases 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

The immune response to a DNA vaccine is actually an immune response made against the________.

Accepted Answer

protein(s)

Question 18

The use of transgenic animals to produce proteins of pharmaceutical value is known as pathway engineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A hydrophobic- rich peptide that enables transport of a protein across the cytoplasmic membrane is known as a(n)________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A hydrophobic- rich peptide that enables transport...

Question 20

DNA vaccines use the genetic material of the pathogen itself to immunize the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Commercial Products and Biotechnology

The presence of inclusion bodies within cells often suggests there is a problem with proteins folding properly.

The aqueous mixture formed after cooking and steeping certain grains is called

How is recombinant viral technology being used to fight malaria? Include mention of the organism, Plasmodium vivax.

Discuss the role an Escherichia coli plasmid plays in creating a live recombinant vaccine, and why vaccinia virus is a preferred vector.

The vaccinia virus has been used for over 100 years as a vaccine against

The advantage cDNA has over double- stranded eukaryotic DNA is that cDNA lacks________.

If one deletes genes involved in virulence but leaves those whose products elicit an immune response, the resultant vaccine is classified as a(n) ________.

Microbes capable of growth on corn steep liquor and whey are favored in industry, because the

Subunit vaccines contain________ rather than________ from the pathogen.

A vector containing two ends of the T- DNA flanking a multiple cloning site and an antibiotic resistance marker that can be used in plants is called a

In producing synthetic DNA, it is essential to have the complete sequence of the protein encoded by the gene.

Genetically modified organisms are made to lack proteases when the product is a(n)

Computational biology has become sophisticated enough that many modern drug discoveries mathematically model drug- target interactions.

Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) is

Beer involves fermentation of________ , while wine is the fermentation product of________.

Which enzymes are commonly found in laundry detergents to help remove stains?

The immune response to a DNA vaccine is actually an immune response made against the________.

The use of transgenic animals to produce proteins of pharmaceutical value is known as pathway engineering.

A hydrophobic- rich peptide that enables transport of a protein across the cytoplasmic membrane is known as a(n)________ .

DNA vaccines use the genetic material of the pathogen itself to immunize the individual.

Microorganisms and Microbiology

A Brief Journey to the Microbial World

Cell Structure and Function in Bacteria and Archaea

Nutrition, Culture, and Metabolism of Microorganisms

Microbial Growth

Molecular Biology of Bacteria

Archael and Eukaryotic Molecular Biology

Regulation of Gene Expression

Viruses and Virology

Genetics of Bacteria and Arachaea

Genetic Engineering

Microbial Genomics

Phototrophy, Chemolithotrophy, and Major Biosyntheses

Catabolism of Organic Compounds

Microbial Evolution and Systematics

Bacteria: the Proteobacteria

Other Bacteria

Archaea

Eukaryotic Cell Biology and Eukaryotic Microorganisms

Viral Diversity

Methods in Microbial Ecology

Major Microbial Habitats and Diversity

Nutrient Cycles, Biodegradation, and Bioremediation

Microbial Symbioses

Microbial Growth Control

Microbial Interactions With Humans

Immunity and Host Defense

Immune Mechanisms

Molecular Immunology

Diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology

Epidemiology

Person-To-Person Microbial Diseases

Vectorborne and Soilborne Microbial Pathogens

Wastewater Treatment, Water Purification, and Waterborne Microbial Diseases

Food Preservation and Foodborne Microbial Diseases

Filters

Subunit vaccines contain rather than from the pathogen.

Beer involves fermentation of , while wine is the fermentation product of.