A Disease in Which Bacteria Invade the Vessels of the Xylem

question 67

Multiple Choice

A disease in which bacteria invade the vessels of the xylem and interfere with the movement of water and minerals is a:

• A)blight.
• B)soft rot.
• C)wilt.
• D)gall.
• E)spot.

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Definitions:

Antigens

Substances that, when introduced into the body, trigger an immune response primarily because they are recognized as foreign.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.

Inhibits Blood Clotting

Affects the body's ability to form blood clots, potentially delaying or preventing the clotting process.

Bone Marrow

The soft fatty tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced.