If the Protein Coat of a Virus That Infects a Bacterium

question 75

Multiple Choice

If the protein coat of a virus that infects a bacterium is labeled with radioactive sulfur while the DNA of the virus is labeled with radioactive phosphorus, over time

• A) both the sulfur and the phosphorus will be found within the bacterium.
• B) only the sulfur will be found inside the bacterium.
• C) only the phosphorus will be found inside the bacterium.
• D) both the sulfur and the phosphorus will be found outside the bacterium.
• E) the radioactivity of the sulfur and phosphorus will decay very quickly and not be detectable.

---

Definitions:

Swallow Precautions

Strategies and interventions designed to prevent aspiration and choking in individuals with difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia.

Aspiration

The inhalation of food, liquid, or other substances into the lungs, which can cause choking or serious lung complications.

Critical Thinking

The process of actively analyzing, assessing, synthesizing, evaluating, and reflecting on information to make informed judgments.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach used by nurses to plan and provide individualized patient care, typically involving assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.