Infection & Response

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What is Salmonella food poisoning caused by?

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Bacteria

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What gives a distinctive 'mosaic' pattern on a leaf?

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TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus)

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What is the MMR vaccine?

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A vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella.

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What does the term toxicity mean?

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Whether or not a drug harms our body cells.

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What disease is spread by sexual contact or exchange of body fluids?

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HIV.

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What is the role of vaccines in infection response?

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Vaccines stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently, while viruses require a host cell to replicate.

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What is an example of a fungal infection?

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Athlete's foot.

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What is the function of white blood cells in the immune response?

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White blood cells identify and destroy pathogens.

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What is herd immunity?

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Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, reducing its spread.