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2. Some antibiotics act by binding to certain essential enzymes in the target bacteria. (a) How might these antibiotics influence the chemical reactions controlled by the enzymes? (b) What is the anticipated effect on the bacteria? On the person taking the antibiotic prescription?
Answer: (a) The antibiotics might influence the chemical reactions controlled. H the enzymes toward faster and more efficient. (b) The anticipated effect on the bacteria is to stop it from spreading. The person taking the antibiotic prescription will hopefully recover faster with the antibiotics inside on them.
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3. Mrs. Roberts, in a diabetic coma, has just been admitted to Noble Hospital. Her blood pH indicates that she is in severe acidosis, and measures are quickly instituted to bring her blood pH back within normal limits. (a) Define pH and note the normal pH of blood. (b) Why is severe acidosis problematic?
Answer: (a) pH is the measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The normal pH of blood is 7.4. Severe acidosis is problematic because it can affect cell membranes and destroy blood cells, which are highly important to the human body.
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