Which of the Following Pairs Is Mismatched

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

• A) Cryptococcus neoformans  acid-fast rod
• B) Haemophilus influenzae  virulence due to capsule
• C) Neisseria meningitidis  produces deadly endotoxins
• D) Mycobacterium leprae  cultured in armadillos
• E) Naegleria fowleri  causes amoebic encephalitis

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that denotes the degree to which two variables are linearly related, ranging from -1 to +1.

Measures

Tools or techniques used to assess, quantify, or evaluate a particular process, trait, or ability.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Statistically Significant

A measure indicating that the likelihood a result occurred by chance is low, often used in hypothesis testing.