Which of the Following Statements About Group B Streptococci Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about group B streptococci is FALSE?

• A) They cause gram-positive sepsis.
• B) They are present in healthy carriers.
• C) They cause neonatal sepsis.
• D) They are classified as Streptococcus agalactiae.
• E) They cause strep throat.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down starches into sugars during digestion.

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that begins the process of starch digestion by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.

Intestinal Absorption

The process by which nutrients from food are absorbed through the small intestine's lining into the bloodstream.

Monoglycerides

Fatty acids bonded to a glycerol molecule; a type of lipid used as an emulsifier in various food products.