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Amber is pregnant and wants to ensure that she does everything she can to prevent the occurrence of a neural-tube defect in her child.She makes sure that she has the proper amount of _____ in her diet.


Definitions:

Vaccine

Preparation that acts as a preventative measure against a disease by using antigens that promote immunity without causing the actual disease.

Pathogenic Bacteria

Bacteria that are capable of causing disease in their host, including humans, animals, and plants.

Antibiotic Resistance

A phenomenon where bacteria evolve and become resistant to the effects of antibiotics, making infections harder to treat.

Virulence Factors

Molecules produced by pathogens that contribute to the pathogenicity and ability to infect hosts.

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