Bacillus Anthracis Exhibits Characteristics That Make It a Model Organism

question 36

Multiple Choice

Bacillus anthracis exhibits characteristics that make it a model organism to be exploited as an agent of bioterrorism.  Those characteristics include ________.

• A)the ability to form endospores,allowing it to be stored for long periods of time without nutrients or water
• B)the ability to infect and cause disease in several body systems including the lungs,cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract
• C)the ability to produce a tripartite toxin and polypeptide capsule as virulence factors
• D)difficulty diagnosing and therefore treating because the manifestations mimic other,more common diseases
• E)All of the choices reflect characteristics that make B.anthracis a candidate for bioterrorism.

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Definitions:

Collagen

A protein essential for supporting the structure of the skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments, and is the most abundant protein in mammals.

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An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, often resulting in pain and deformity.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain and stiffness, primarily in the hips, knees, and thumbs.

Septic arthritis

An infection in a joint causing inflammation, usually caused by bacteria, but sometimes viruses or fungi, characterized by severe pain, swelling, and redness.