The First Step for Directly Linking a Microbe to a Specific

question 26

Multiple Choice

The first step for directly linking a microbe to a specific disease according to Kochʹs postulates is to

• A) compare the blood of a sick animal to blood obtained from a healthy animal.
• B) culture the blood or other body fluid from a diseased animal using nutrient medium.
• C) inject a sample of blood or other body fluid from a diseased animal into a healthy animal.
• D) obtain a sample of blood or other body fluid from a diseased animal.
• E) isolate microbes from the blood of healthy animals.

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Definitions:

Personal Dispositions

Character traits or tendencies that influence how an individual responds to situations or expresses their personality.

Situational Influences

External factors or circumstances that affect an individual's decisions, behavior, and emotions.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The bias towards attributing others' actions to their inherent qualities rather than considering the circumstances surrounding those actions.

Compassionate Personality

A character trait characterized by a desire to help those in need and a deep empathy for others' suffering.