In a given population, 128 out of every 400 people has a carrier for recessive allele b that caused cancer in homozygous condition,  Assuming the population is in Hardy- Weinberg equilibrium, which of the following is the expected frequency of allele B and b in population respectively?

#Question id: 1964

#Section 2: General Biology

A bacterium entering the body through a small cut in the skin will do which of the following?

#Question id: 1965

#Section 2: General Biology

In some insects, such as Drosophila, fungal cell wall elements can activate the protein Toll. What is Tollʹs function?

#Question id: 1966

#Section 2: General Biology

Mammals have Toll-like receptors (TLRs) that act in a manner similar to those of insects. While not specific to a particular pathogen, a TLR can recognize a kind of macromolecule that is absent from vertebrates but present in/on certain groups of pathogens. Which of the following is most likely to be recognized by a particular TLR that defends against some viruses?

#Question id: 1967

#Section 2: General Biology

Which of the following is the most likely reason that ancient peoples sought to identify inflammation?

#Question id: 1968

#Section 2: General Biology

Septic shock, a systemic response including high fever and low blood pressure, can be life threatening. What causes septic shock?

#Question id: 1969

#Section 2: General Biology

A bacterium has elements on its surface that are resistant to lysozyme. If an individual is infected with this bacterium, what is a probable consequence?