Botulinum Antitoxin Produced in a Horse and Given to a Human

question 33

Multiple Choice

Botulinum antitoxin produced in a horse and given to a human suffering from botulism food poisoning is an example of

• A)naturally acquired passive immunity.
• B)naturally acquired active immunity.
• C)artificially acquired active immunity.
• D)artificially acquired passive immunity.

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Definitions:

Protein Coat

The protective layer of proteins surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus, also known as a capsid, which helps in the attachment and penetration of host cells.

X-ray Diffraction

Using the diffraction of X-rays, this method unveils the molecular structure by interpreting the scattering pattern that emerges when X-rays pass through a crystalline substance.

Double-Helix Structure

The double-helix structure refers to the spiral shape of DNA, consisting of two strands that wind around each other, likened to a twisted ladder.

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak bonds between two molecules caused by the electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.