Quiz on Recent Discovery in Immune System

Which institute are the researchers from who discovered the new part of the immune system?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Oxford University

• Weizmann Institute of Science

What did the researchers discover about the immune system?

• A new organ

• A previously unknown part that recycles proteins

• A new type of virus

• A new type of white blood cell

What do peptides consist of?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Two or more amino acids

• Single amino acid

What potential does the discovery have according to Professor Yifat Merbl?

• It could lead to new vaccines

• It could provide an untapped source of natural antibiotics

• It could cure cancer

• It could eliminate all viruses

What is the role of peptides in the immune system?

• They destroy red blood cells

• They produce insulin

• They help to create defenses against bacteria

• They increase blood pressure

What is the significance of the newly discovered part of the immune system?

• It helps in the digestion of food

• It plays a role in protein recycling

• It regulates body temperature

• It is responsible for hormone production

How might the discovery impact future medical research?

• By opening avenues for developing new antibiotics

• By offering new methods for treating allergies

• By providing new insights into genetic disorders

• By improving surgical techniques

What is the primary function of amino acids in peptides?

• To regulate blood sugar

• To store energy

• To build proteins

• To transport oxygen