Scientists Recently Cloned Louis Pasteur and Put Him Back to Work

question 46

Multiple Choice

Scientists recently cloned Louis Pasteur and put him back to work in a modern lab. He promptly developed a gel that breaks down proteins. Since he hasn't been around for some time, he's unsure what the best application for his invention might be. Help him out-what pathogenic item would this gel be most effective and safe at eliminating?

• A) Viroids on the surface of agricultural plant tissues.
• B) Prions inside the central nervous system of cows.
• C) Viruses on the surface of the skin.
• D) Bacteria in the intestines of human beings.
• E) The fungus that causes athlete's foot between people's toes.

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Definitions:

Benzophenone

An organic compound used primarily as a photoinitiator in polymer chemistry and as a flavor or fragrance additive, characterized by its ketone attached to two benzene rings.

Electrophile

A chemical species that is attracted to electrons and tends to accept electrons during a chemical reaction.

Acetophenone

An organic compound, characterized as the simplest aromatic ketone, used as a precursor to fragrances and resins.

o,p-positions

Refers to the ortho and para positions in a benzene ring, which are locations relative to a reference point on the ring.