Table 2.

Postactivity quiz results

Quiz Respondents (n = 11)
Question 1. Lectins are:

  • A. Proteins that bind to carbohydrates (9)*

  • B. Carbohydrates that bind to proteins (1)

  • C. Antibodies that bind to carbohydrates (1)

  • D. Antibodies that bind to proteins

Question 2. The Ulex europaeus lectin has specificity for:

  • A. A1 antigens

  • B. B antigens

  • C. Rh antigens (1)

  • D. H antigens (10)*

Question 3. The Dolichos biflorus lectin has specificity for:

  • A. A1 antigens (11)*

  • B. B antigens

  • C. Rh antigens

  • D. H antigens

Question 4. In the lectin extraction laboratory facilitated by the botany laboratory, which of the following methods of analysis was employed to measure the concentration of the extracted lectin?

  • A. Affinity chromatography

  • B. Gel electrophoresis

  • C. Spectrophotometry (11)*

  • D. Phytohemagglutination

Question 5. In the lectin extraction laboratory facilitated by the botany laboratory, which of the following methods is employed to purify the extracted lectin?

  • A. Affinity chromatography (6)*

  • B. Gel electrophoresis (2)

  • C. Spectrophotometry

  • D. Phytohemagglutination (3)

Question 6. How could you determine if a newly discovered lectin might be useful as a reagent for blood typing?

  • A. Affinity chromatography (3)

  • B. Gel electrophoresis

  • C. Spectrophotometry

  • D. Phytohemagglutination (8)*

Note: The asterisks denote the correct answer for the question.