What Is the Adaptation Hypothesis

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the adaptation hypothesis?

• A)The bacteria will mutate so it can become an auxotroph.
• B)The phage mutates to infect bacteria more effectively.
• C)The phage mutates so it can't infect bacteria any longer.
• D)The phage and bacteria both mutate so the phage becomes less virulent.
• E)The phage stimulates the bacteria to mutate to become immune to the phage.

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Definitions:

Thymus Gland

A primary lymphoid organ located in the upper anterior part of the chest cavity, involved in the maturation of T lymphocytes (T cells).

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.