The PPSV23 Vaccine May Protect Against Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Pneumococcal Meningitis

question 42

True/False

The PPSV23 vaccine may protect against pneumococcal pneumonia, pneumococcal meningitis, and otitis media. 

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bond

A delicate association between two molecules facilitated by the electrostatic attraction between a proton present in one and an electronegative atom in the other.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of electrons.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms to achieve stability.

Biological Molecules

Biological molecules are the essential substances that are the building blocks of living organisms, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.