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Covid that impacted every single country would be classified as an epidemic/pandemic Ebola that impacted Africa would be classified as an epidemic/pandemic   (2 points)

True or false if something is filter sterilized this means no infectious particles are present.  

During the course of an infection when does a patient start to feel better. What is a major therapeutic issue with this phase if they were given antibiotics. 

Which one of these has a different mechanism Aminogycloside, tetracyclines, macrolides or Fluoroquinolones. What mechanism is the odd drug out using to target bacteria? Is this usually considered good, or poor selective toxicity? 

A novel antibiotic targets the chromosome segregation proteins ParA/ParB system in Brucella Abortus. Would you expect this to be cidal or static and explain what this would impact with the bacteria. 

Describe what selectively toxic means 

When calcium carbonate is heated, it forms two new compounds, calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.  This is an example of a                                                                   reaction. decomposition synthesis single displacement double displacement  

Which of the following is TRUE? Hydrogen atom to hydrogen ion (H+) is reduction. Oxygen atom to oxide ion (O2–) is reduction. Tin atom to tin(IV) ion is reduction. Fluoride ion (F–) to fluorine atom is reduction.

When magnesium burns in oxygen the result is magnesium oxide.  This is an example of a _________________ reaction. decomposition synthesis single displacement double displacement

The reduction half-reaction for the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid is ___. Zn2+ + 2e– –> Zn Zn –> Zn2+ + 2e– H2 –> 2H+ + 2e– 2H+ + 2e– –>  H2