The Threat of Bioterrorism

question 28

Multiple Choice

The threat of bioterrorism

• A) is due largely to the ease of spread and severity of diseases AND has prompted WHO to prepare a readiness plan.
• B) is due largely to the ease of spread and severity of diseases AND may include rarely seen infectious agents.
• C) is exaggerated in light of the efficiency of our healthcare system AND has prompted WHO to prepare a readiness plan.
• D) has prompted the CDC to prepare a readiness plan AND is due largely to the ease of spread and severity of diseases.
• E) has prompted the WHO to prepare a readiness plan, may include rarely seen infectious agents, AND is due largely to the ease of spread and severity of diseases.

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Definitions:

Karyotyping

The process of pairing and ordering all the chromosomes of an organism, providing valuable information for genetic diagnosis and research.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information for the transmission of inherited traits.

XO Karyotype

A chromosomal configuration characterized by having a single X chromosome and no Y chromosome, typically associated with Turner syndrome.

Turner Syndrome

An inherited condition in which only one sex chromosome (an X chromosome) is present in cells; karyotype is designated X0; affected individuals are sterile females.