Which of the Following Causes an Infection of the Respiratory

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes an infection of the respiratory system that is transmitted by the gastrointestinal route?

• A) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• B) Mycoplasma pneumoniae
• C) Streptococcus pyogenes
• D) Streptococcus pneumoniae
• E) Haemophilus influenzae

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Definitions:

Amylase Activity

involves the enzymatic process whereby amylase breaks down starches into sugars, playing a critical role in digestion.

Enzyme Activity

A measure of the rate at which an enzyme catalyzes a specific chemical reaction, vital for various biological processes.

Substrate

A surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment, or a substance acted upon by an enzyme.

Amylase

Amylase is an enzyme that helps in the breakdown of starches into sugars and is found in saliva and pancreatic fluid.