Which of the Following Are Involved in Coating Staphylococcus with Host

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are involved in coating Staphylococcus with host proteins?

• A)clumping factor
• B)coagulase
• C)protein A
• D)leukocidin
• E)clumping factor,coagulase AND protein A

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Definitions:

Composite Volcano

A type of volcano built up by many layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash.

Felsic Lava

Lava that is high in silica content, resulting in high viscosity and explosive eruptions; it is characteristic of volcanoes at continental margins.

Tephra

Rock fragments and particles ejected by a volcanic eruption which include ash, lapilli, and volcanic bombs.

Composite Volcanoes

Volcanoes characterized by explosive eruptions and composed of alternating layers of lava and volcanic ash.