MI Benchmark

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What is a vaccine?

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A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease, often made from weakened or killed forms of the pathogen.

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What is an attenuated virus?

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An attenuated virus is a virus that has been weakened so that it cannot cause disease but can still provoke an immune response.

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What is a multifactorial defect?

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A multifactorial defect is a condition caused by a combination of genetic mutations and environmental factors.

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What is conductive hearing?

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Conductive hearing refers to hearing loss caused by problems with the ear canal, eardrum, or middle ear and its bones.

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Where should a tuning fork be placed to measure conductive hearing?

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A tuning fork must be placed on a bone to measure conductive hearing.

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What is a quantitative test?

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A quantitative test is a test that measures the quantity of a substance, allowing for comparisons between samples.

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What is serial dilution?

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Serial dilution is a stepwise dilution of a substance in solution, often used to create a range of concentrations for comparison.

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What is the role of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are cellular structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the difference between a genetic mutation and environmental exposure?

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A genetic mutation is a change in the DNA sequence, while environmental exposure refers to contact with external factors that may affect health.

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What is the significance of antibiotic resistance testing?

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Antibiotic resistance testing determines the effectiveness of antibiotics against specific bacteria, guiding treatment decisions.