Diagnosis of Viral Infections Sometimes Involves Analyzing the Patient's Blood

question 61

Multiple Choice

Diagnosis of viral infections sometimes involves analyzing the patient's blood for specific _____ that the immune system produces against the virus.

• A) glycoproteins
• B) antibodies
• C) complement proteins
• D) antigens

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Definitions:

Transcriptionally Active

Describing a state in which DNA is being actively copied into RNA by RNA polymerase, indicating active gene expression.

Genes

Sequences of DNA that code for proteins or functional RNA molecules, playing crucial roles in determining traits.

Repressed

Psychologically, referring to thoughts, memories, or desires that are kept out of conscious awareness. Biologically, it can refer to the inhibition of gene expression or enzymatic action.

Duplicated

To copy or make a replica of a biological or genetic element, such as a DNA sequence, within an organism.