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Name a group of common sexually transmitted viruses that may be associated with genital warts or with cervical cancer
human papillomavirus (HPV)
1
Name a group of common sexually transmitted viruses that may be associated with genital warts or with cervical cancer
human papillomavirus (HPV)
2
Name adaptive immunity mediated by antibodies produced by B cells
humoral immunity
2
Name adaptive immunity mediated by antibodies produced by B cells
humoral immunity
3
Name the stage of replication during which various proteins bind to the origin of replication to begin the replication process
initiation of DNA replication
3
Name the stage of replication during which various proteins bind to the origin of replication to begin the replication process
initiation of DNA replication
4
Name the stage of transcription during which RNA polymerase binds to a promoter and transcription begins
initiation of transcription
4
Name the stage of transcription during which RNA polymerase binds to a promoter and transcription begins
initiation of transcription
5
Name a microorganism that has an optimum growth temperature close to the temperature of boiling water
hyperthermophile
5
Name a microorganism that has an optimum growth temperature close to the temperature of boiling water
hyperthermophile
6
Name the type of mutation involving the addition of one or more bases into a DNA sequence
insertion
6
Name the type of mutation involving the addition of one or more bases into a DNA sequence
insertion
7
Name the term that refers to a nonpolar molecule or portion of a molecule not capable of strong attraction to water molecules
hydrophobic
7
Name the term that refers to a nonpolar molecule or portion of a molecule not capable of strong attraction to water molecules
hydrophobic
8
Name the antiviral drugs that block the activity of the HIV integrase responsible for recombination of a DNA copy of the viral genome into the host cell chromosome
integrase inhibitors
8
Name the antiviral drugs that block the activity of the HIV integrase responsible for recombination of a DNA copy of the viral genome into the host cell chromosome
integrase inhibitors
9
Name the molecule that slides between the stacked nitrogenous bases of the DNA double helix, potentially resulting in a frameshift mutation
intercalating agent
9
Name the molecule that slides between the stacked nitrogenous bases of the DNA double helix, potentially resulting in a frameshift mutation
intercalating agent
10
Name the term that refers to a polar molecule or portion of a molecule capable of strong attraction to water molecules
hydrophilic
10
Name the term that refers to a polar molecule or portion of a molecule capable of strong attraction to water molecules
hydrophilic
11
The distortion of a light wave due to interaction with another wave
interference
11
The distortion of a light wave due to interaction with another wave
interference
12
Cytokines released by cells that have been infected with a virus; stimulate antiviral responses in nearby cells as well as the cells secreting the interferons
interferons
12
Cytokines released by cells that have been infected with a virus; stimulate antiviral responses in nearby cells as well as the cells secreting the interferons
interferons
13
The clones of cell produced by fusing a normal B cell with a myeloma cell that is capable of producing monoclonal antibodies indefinitely
hybridoma
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The clones of cell produced by fusing a normal B cell with a myeloma cell that is capable of producing monoclonal antibodies indefinitely
hybridoma
14
Cytokines largely produced by immune system cells that help coordinate efforts against invading pathogens
interleukins
14
Cytokines largely produced by immune system cells that help coordinate efforts against invading pathogens
interleukins
15
Name the enzyme produced by pathogens that degrades hyaluronic acid between adjacent cells in connective tissue
hyaluronidase
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Name the enzyme produced by pathogens that degrades hyaluronic acid between adjacent cells in connective tissue
hyaluronidase