Below you will find some examples of disease cases.  Please match the term that BEST applies to each case.  You will use each term once.

_______ happens when two drugs have an affect greater than the sum of their two parts.   _______ happens when the two drugs counteract each other and are less effective together than they would be on their own.

There are 4 characteristics that all viruses have.  Name 2 of them.1 – 2 – 

Many bacteria can be categorized as positive or negative based on their Gram stain, which ultimately helps us in identification.  Are the following characteristics associated with gram positive or gram negative?

What is a host range?

E. coli has been extensively studied to learn how genes work.  For example, we have looked at the expression of lactose genes and tryptophan genes and learned that there are several parts (operator, promoter, actual genes, etc.) that need to work together in order to turn on or turn off a gene.   All of these areas are called an ___________________.  (Hint: it starts with an O)

What is the difference between genital warts and herpes?

List 2 factors that affect how fast a microbe will die when treated with antimicrobial chemicals.  (We discussed at least 8)

Explain why HIV is so devastating to the immune system.  In your answer, give detail, including what primary type of cell is killed.  

Explain why the rabies vaccine can be taken AFTER a bite from a rabid animal.