Which Describes the Mode of Action of the Causative Agent

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which describes the mode of action of the causative agent of amebic dysentery?

• A)It invades the liver and destroys its function,thus altering the digestive system.
• B)It ruptures large numbers of red blood cells and the increased fluids are lost across the intestine.
• C)It invades the intestinal lining and secretes enzymes that cause loss of fluid;it can also cause abscesses on the liver and other organs.
• D)It invades the brain and destroys the control center that regulates intestinal movement of food.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Electron Transfer Chains

Biological pathways through which electrons are transferred from electron donors to electron acceptors, playing a crucial role in cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is a coenzyme involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another in cellular respiration.

FADH2

A reduced form of flavin adenine dinucleotide, a molecule that plays a crucial role in cellular respiration by transporting electrons.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and pyruvic acid in the process, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells.