Microbial Mutation Means That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Microbial mutation means that:

• A)genetic information and some microbial characteristics have changed
• B)pathogens become nonpathogens
• C)the microbe survives adverse conditions but can no longer replicate
• D)the immune response to that microbe is strengthened

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no effect or no difference, used as a basis for statistical testing.

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about the expected outcome of a study based on theory or prior research.

Three Groups

Refers to experimental or study designs involving three distinct groups or conditions for comparison or analysis.

Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test

A nonparametric test used to determine the goodness of fit between a set of observed values and a continuous distribution.