Vibrio Cholerae Produces a Toxin That Destroys the Intestinal Epithelium

question 36

Multiple Choice

Vibrio cholerae produces a toxin that destroys the intestinal epithelium.This leads to massive diarrhea; the diarrhea can kill the human via dehydration but helps the bacteria spread and colonize other humans.What is this relationship?

• A)Mutualistic
• B)Commensalistic
• C)Symbiotic
• D)Atavistic

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