Normal microbiota on/in a human body can become pathogenic under which of the following conditions?

We know from our studies of biological macromolecules that RNA is easily degraded, and therefore unstable. However, SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses have RNA genomes. Why would it be advantageous for a virus to use RNA (vs. DNA) for its genome?  Note:  there are two reasons.  (2 points)

A high school student presents with fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in her neck, and extreme fatigue.  She notes that she frequently shares food and beverages with her friends, some of whom have the same illness.         is the most likely cause of her illness.

           serve(s) as a defense for mucous membranes.

A patient presents with fever, extreme exhaustion, and painfully swollen and hot to the touch lymph nodes following a trip in the CA mountains.  Questioning the patient reveals that there were signs of rodents in the cabin.  Blood smears reveal the presence of Gram-negative bacilli.          is most likely the cause of this patient’s illness.

In which of the following are events in complement activation in the correct order?

Which of the following does NOT occur as part of phagocytosis?

A SPECIFIC gene or recombinant construct (vector + gene of interest) can be inserted into a cell by all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following remain valid concerns about recombinant DNA technology?

Which of the following could be used to link a suspect to tissue found under a crime victim’s fingernails?