​Match the Following Terms or Phrases with the Correct Description

question 14

Multiple Choice

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.
-​Bacteriocins

• A)​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.
• B)​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.
• C)​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.
• D)​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.
• E)​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.
• F)​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.
• G)​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.
• H)​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.
• I)​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.
• J)The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.

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Definitions:

Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes and interprets information in the brain, influencing perception and understanding.

Storytelling Bias

The tendency to interpret, remember, and predict events in a narrative format, often overlooking statistical or factual information.

Allport and Postman

Psychologists known for their work in the field of social psychology, particularly for studies on the psychology of rumor and the theory of personality.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study, experiment, or any form of research, usually providing data for analysis.