Denaturation of Proteins by Antimicrobial Agents _____

question 33

Multiple Choice

Denaturation of proteins by antimicrobial agents _____.

• A)prevents viruses from infecting host cells
• B)disrupts hydrogen and disulfide bonds
• C)aids in preserving the shape and function of proteins
• D)two of the above

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Definitions:

Thalassemia

A blood disorder involving less than normal amounts of an oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, resulting in anemia.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells, responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

Thrombocytes

Another term for platelets, which are small blood cells that play a crucial role in blood clotting.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.