Disruption of the Normal Microbiota Can Result in Infections Caused

question 22

Multiple Choice

Disruption of the normal microbiota can result in infections caused by which of the following microbes?

• A) Candida albicans
• B) Clostridium difficile
• C) Mycobacterium
• D) both Mycobacterium and Clostridium difficile
• E) Candida albicans, Mycobacterium, and Clostridium difficile

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Definitions:

Acidity

The level of acid present in a substance, often measured by pH.

Alkalinity

A measure of the capacity of water or any solution to neutralize acids, often associated with a pH level above 7, indicating a basic solution.

Molecular Formula

A notation that shows the number and type of atoms in a molecule, indicating the composition but not the structure of the molecule.

Hydrogen Atom

The simplest type of atom, consisting of one proton in the nucleus and one electron in orbit around it.