Siderophores from Some Pathogens Remove Iron from the Host Protein(s)

question 49

Multiple Choice

Siderophores from some pathogens remove iron from the host protein(s)

• A) lactoferrin.
• B) transferrin.
• C) both lactoferrin and transferrin.
• D) cytochromes.

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Definitions:

Sulfuric Acid

A highly corrosive strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4, widely used in industry and manufacturing.

Carbanion

A negatively charged ion (anion) of carbon that carries a lone pair of electrons, making it extremely reactive in organic reactions.

Hydride Shift

A rearrangement reaction where a hydride ion (H-) moves from one carbon atom to another within a molecule.

Methyl Shift

A rearrangement reaction where a methyl group in a molecule moves from one carbon atom to an adjacent carbon.