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What are the advantages of using biological agents for terrorism activities?
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What has the author Dana A Shea written?
Dana A. Shea has written: 'Small-scale terrorist attacks using chemical and biological agents' -- subject(s): Biological weapons, Bioterrorism, Chemical terrorism, Chemical weapons, Terrorism
What is bioterrorism?
The use of biological agents, such as pathogenic organisms or agricultural pests, for terrorist purposes. OR Terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare. OR Terrorism that relies on spreading diseases, such as anthrax and smallpox. OR The use of biological agents as weapons of terror. Anthrax bacteria are one such agent, while smallpox is considered one of the more likely lethal viruses that could serve as a weapon of bioterror.
What is a act intended to destroy large numbers of people by the release of biologically harmful agents called?
Biological warfare, or bio-terrorism.
U.S. policy bans research development production stockpiling and acquiring of biologl agents or toxins for hostile purposes.?
Yes, that's correct. The U.S. has laws and policies, such as the Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989 and the Biological Weapons Convention, that prohibit the development, production, and use of biological agents or toxins for hostile purposes. These measures are in place to prevent the use of biological weapons and protect public safety.
What are three biological warfare agents that are toxins?
Three biological warfare agents that are toxins are: Ricin Botulism Staphylococcal Enterotoxin (SEB)
Which of the following is not among the categories of biological agents?
Amines Biological agents include bacterial, parasitic, fungal, viral, and Rickettsial/Chlamydia.
What agents may be used to deliver biological warfare agents?
insect vectors
What term is used for military use of harmful biological agents?
Biological Warfare
Do some planes have undercover agents for terrorism?
yes! especially when there are arabs on the plane.
What is biowars?
Wars using biological agents as weapons.
What is used for collection and or detection of biological agents?
PCR
What is used for collection and detection of biological agents?
PCR
