Which Bacteria Become Embedded in the Airway Secretions in Chronic

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which bacteria become embedded in the airway secretions in chronic bronchitis?

• A) Legionella pneumophila and Chlamydia pneumoniae
• B) Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pneumocystis jirovici
• C) Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae
• D) Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus

---

Definitions:

Catalytic Acid

An acid that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process, by providing protons to facilitate the reaction.

Carboxylic Acid

An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (C(O)OH), known for its acidity due to the hydrogen atom's ability to dissociate from the carboxyl group.

Acid Chloride

Organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids by replacing the hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom, making them highly reactive acylating agents.

Anhydride

A compound formed from another compound by the removal of a molecule of water; commonly associated with carboxylic acid anhydrides in organic chemistry.