preventing and treating disease-B6

• What is the significance of glucose in metabolism?

  • Source of energy
  • Building blocks for starch, glycogen, and cellulose
  • Used in protein synthesis
• What are the main components of the immune response?

  • White blood cells (lymphocytes and phagocytes)
  • Antibodies and antitoxins
  • Memory cells for immunity
• What are monoclonal antibodies and their uses?

  • Produced from clones of a specific cell
  • Used for treatment and diagnosis
  • Can bind to specific molecules for detection
• What is the process of drug testing?

  • Lab trials on cell tissue
  • Animal trials
  • Human trials with control groups (placebo)
  • Blind and double-blind trials to eliminate bias
• What are the effects of antibiotics on bacteria?

  • Kill bacteria
  • Specific to avoid harming good bacteria
  • Resistance can develop with overuse