Lathyrism is caused by excess consumption of....... A) Khesari Dal B) Mustard oil C) Mushrooms D) Polished rice

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A: Primordia germ cells differentiate into oogonia. Oogonia proliferate and divide by mitosis. Some of…

Q: What are the possible sources of Salmonella spp.that cause food infections?

A: The food poisoning caused by the species of this bacterium leads to a very serious form of…

Q: . Explain the role of H. pylori in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers. Which populations are most…

A: Helicobacter pylori requires 4 steps to colonize the host stomach: Survival in acidic environment…

Q: Chemotherapeutic drugs are used for which treatment ?

A: A medicine, medicinal drug, and pharmaceutical drug are drugs that are utilized to cure, diagnose,…

Q: Name the process of removal of amonia.

A: Municipal, industrial and agricultural activities produce ammonia nitrogen into the environment. The…

Q: Why are the infections and cancers that accompany AIDSsignificant?

A: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening disease caused by HIV virus. HIV…

Q: In the United States, where is Lyme disease most prevalent?

A: Introduction  Lyme disease is commonly caused by bacterium Borrelia. It is an infectious disease…

Q: Why are staphylococcal infections becoming increasingly difficult to treat?

A: Staphylococci are Gram-positive spherical bacteria that occur in the form of grape-like clusters.…

Q: Does Micrococcus luteus produce lipase?

A: Lipase is a bio-catalyst which has promising use in industries. In the body lipase is produced by…

Q: Which streptococcal disease is most prevalent? Why do you think this is the case?

A: In humans, streptococcal diseases primarily arise in the airway, bloodstream, or skin infections.…

Q: Why do botulism and tetanus show such opposing symptoms?

A: Botulism and tetanus are two neurological disorders in man and animals caused by the neurotoxins…

Q: How is impetigo spread?

A: The immune system of the body protects the individual from the attack of external pathogens. The…

Q: What is botulism?

A: Any infectious agent or microorganism (Virus, bacterium, protozoa, ETC) that can cause disease is a…

Q: what is MRSA?

A: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was first observed in the years of 1960.

Q: What medical conditions commonly predispose patients to mycoticinfection?

A: Fungi are the multicellular eukaryotic organisms. They are heterotrophs and contain chitin in their…

Q: How are botulism and tetanus alike and different?

A: Tetanus and botulism are two deadly neurological diseases found in human and animals.

Q: Why is it rare to hear about foodborne disease outbreaks from the consumption of candy bars ?

A: All candy bars consist of different constituents depending upon their their but some of the common…

Q: what are the fundamental steps in canning?

A: The history of canning begins when Napoleon promised money to devise a way of preserving food during…

Q: Where is the gene for diphtheria toxin production located?

A: Diphtheria toxin is an exotoxin secreted by Cornyebacterium the pathogenic bacteria ,that causes…

Q: How does handwashing help in preventing spread of infections?

A: Introduction Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, or parasitic…

Q: What do you mean by prosenchyma?

A: The parenchyma is the functional part of the nervous system contains neurons and nerves that carry…

Q: What is Salmonella typhi?

A: Organisms are earlier classified into two main categories known as prokaryotes and eukaryotes.…

Q: Why is brucellosis a threat to big-game hunters?

A: BASIC INFORMATION  DISEASE It is basically the illness of the body. This affects our bodily…

Q: What metabolic pathway is involved with the sudden increase/decrease of the host's body weight?

A: In human biochemistry, a metabolic pathway is defined as a series of biochemical reactions that take…

Q: Why is it difficult for the colon to reestablish a beneficial flora after several antibiotic…

A: Each person has a unique microbiota. This microbiota results from genetic inheritance and…

Q: How does administration of phenobarbital, phenytoin, and rifampin can induce the level of…

A: Theophylline is a drug of class methyl-xanthates which work as bronchodilators and thus help in many…

Q: How is the pathogen, shigella spread?

A: Pathogens are organisms that can cause disease or infections after invading the host cells and…

Q: What food is a common source of Salmonella infections?

A: The microbes that affect the intestine of an individual are referred to as enteric pathogens. The…

Q: What causes tobacco mosaic disease?

A: Tobacco and other members of family Solanaceae are susceptible to tobacco mosaic disease. Symptoms…

Q: Which is a more destructive disease, monocyclic or polycyclic disease?

A: A pathogen is an organism that produces a disease. Pathogenic diseases can be monocyclic or…

Q: Why do the penicillin and cephalosporin groups of drugs have mildertoxicity than other antibiotics?…

A: Antibiotics are the class of medicine which fight against unwanted bacteria in the system. Most of…

Q: What is the difference between food infection and foodintoxication? Into which category does…

A: Introduction  Microbes can inhabit wide range of habitat. They can be found in extreme conditions…

Q: What is the significance of the presence of salmonella in foods?

A: Salmonella is a type of bacteria that is usually frequently found in food related illnesses in…

Q: What causes enuresis ?

A: ENURESIS- Enuresis is the inability to control urination on a regular basis. The word is often…

Q: What is prophylaxis?

A: The disease is a condition or illness or sickness of the living animal or plant body or of one of…

Q: What are zymogens?

A: Enzymes are the biological catalyst that accelerates the biochemical reaction in the body. They are…

Q: Is staphylococcus epidermis an enteric pathogen?

A: Enteric pathogens are the pathogens of the intestines. These are usually bacteria.

Q: Why are fungal infections of the lungs potentially life-threatening?

A: Fungal spores in the air, soil or clinical surroundings cause fungal infections of the lungs (fungal…

Q: In what way is the ingested agent responsible for adult botulismdifferent from that responsible for…

A: In both adult and infant botulism, the effects are caused by the botulinum toxin and the symptoms of…

Q: Why is Graves’ disease dangerous?

A: Graves disease is an autoimmune disease which is caused due to overactive thyroid gland. It result…

Q: Which of the following is not a good portal for entry for a pathogen?   A) Nasal cavity B) Skin C)…

A: Pathogen is an organism that cause diseases. There are several entry points in the body that causes…

Q: Given that there is currently no cure for mad cow disease, what is likely to be the most effective…

A: Mad cow disease or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a contagious neurodegenerative disease…

Q: How do you explain the difference in response rates between fresh and rancid oil?

A: Oil is a naturally occurring ester present in both mammals and plants. It is a lipid, which is a…

Q: Explain how the body (including cells, organs, organ systems) is affected by the bacterium called…

A: Meningococcal meningitis is a type of meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis (a bacteria). This…