Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Microbial

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of microbial antagonism?

• A) bacteria producing vitamin K
• B) bacteriocin production
• C) bacteria occupying host receptors
• D) bacteria causing disease
• E) acid production by bacteria

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Definitions:

Poisoning the Well

A logical fallacy where adverse information about a target is preemptively presented to an audience, with the intention of discrediting or ridiculing everything that the target person is about to say.

Ad Hominem

A fallacy that involves attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

Fallacy

An erroneous argument or reasoning, often misleading or based on unsound logic.

Ad Hominem

A logical fallacy where an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself.