Viruses are often used as cloning hosts in recombinant DNA methods.

Semiconservative replication refers to _________.

The type of microscope in which you would see brightly illuminated specimens against a black background is_________.

Clinical Scenario: A triage nurse in the ER begins the assessment of an older patient complaining of bloody diarrhea and severe stomach cramps. The patient has a fever of 104oF as well, and is showing signs of dehydration. IV fluids are administered while further workup of the patient continues. Specimen collection from the patient is ordered for microbial analysis in the hospital laboratory. Based upon the patient’s symptoms, which of the following samples would the RN expect to be ordered for collection?

Parasitic worms have a highly developed_________ system.

Human pathogens fall into the group termed _____________.

Choose the phase of the bacterial growth curve during which a bacterial population has the briefest doubling time.

Clinical Scenario: Breonna Jones is 16 years old, 5’4”, and weighs 93 lb. She was admitted to an inpatient medical unit 2 days ago after collapsing at the local high school. Her parents knew she was skinny and had lost weight in the past few months, but had no idea that her life was in danger. The medical team has instituted treatment for anorexia nervosa. As you develop Breonna’s nursing plan of care, you take into consideration the four major biological molecules that are building blocks of all cells. The nurse implements an extensive nutrition education plan for Breonna, beginning at the molecular level. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are the four main families of biological molecules referred to as _____.

Each of the following are denaturing agents except_________.

Read the clinical scenario, and then answer the questions that follow.An 18-month-old male is admitted to the hospital with symptoms of a respiratory infection. The patient’s mother reports that since birth, the toddler has frequently had a cough and copious nasal secretions. His weight gain has been poor, despite his excellent appetite. The patient appears in moderate respiratory distress, so oxygen therapy and intravenous fluids are initiated. The physician orders tests for cystic fibrosis due to the patient’s history and clinical presentation. When the tests confirm the diagnosis, as the RN, you provide education to the mother regarding this autosomal recessive disease. You educate the patient’s mother that the most common cause of cystic fibrosis is a deletion of three nucleotides. Which of the following statements, by the mother, demonstrates an understanding of the disease etiology?