Which of the Following Would Most Directly Eliminate an Intracellular

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most directly eliminate an intracellular pathogen such as a virus?

• A) production of antibody
• B) activation of B cells
• C) activation of cytotoxic T cells
• D) activation of helper T cells

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Definitions:

Diazomethane

A highly reactive organic compound with the formula CH2N2, used in organic synthesis to introduce methyl groups or to form diazo compounds.

Carbene

A highly reactive molecule featuring a carbon atom with two non-bonded electrons and six valence electrons in total.

Carbanion

An ion that contains a negatively charged carbon atom, often a reactive intermediate in organic reactions.

Hybridization

The concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals for bonding.