The Process of Establishment and Growth of a Microorganism on or in a Host

question 21

Multiple Choice

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

• A)inflammation.
• B)infection.
• C)pathogen.
• D)nosocomial.

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Definitions:

Arid Islands

Islands with a severely dry climate, receiving minimal annual rainfall, which affects their ecosystems and water resources.

Genetic Change

Alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can result in variations within a population over time.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area who interbreed.

Artificial Selection

The selection by humans of traits that are desirable in plants or animals and breeding only those individuals that have the desired traits. Compare with natural selection.