A Disease in Which the Causative Agent Remains Inactive for a Time

question 22

Multiple Choice

A disease in which the causative agent remains inactive for a time before producing symptoms is referred to as

• A)subacute.
• B)subclinical.
• C)latent.
• D)zoonotic.
• E)acute.

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Definitions:

Chemical Modification

The alteration of a chemical compound's structure to change its properties or activity, often used in drug development and material science.

Kinase Enzymes

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules to specific substrates, playing key roles in cellular signaling.

Proteolytic Processing

The cleavage of proteins into smaller polypeptides or amino acids, often activating or deactivating the protein's function.

Protein Degradation

The process of breaking down proteins into their constituent amino acids or peptides, usually by cellular enzymes.