A Pseudomonad That Loses Its R Plasmid in the Soil

question 61

Multiple Choice

A pseudomonad that loses its R plasmid in the soil is LEAST likely to

• A) cause an infection in a human.
• B) colonize a surface.
• C) infect a shrub.
• D) survive a habitat dominated by antibiotic-producing Streptomyces spp.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Depletion

Serotonin depletion refers to a decrease in the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation, which can lead to various mental health issues.

Pessimism

Pessimism is an attitude or mindset characterized by a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Endorphins

The body’s own pain-killing chemicals, which operate by blocking the transmission of pain messages to the brain.

Inhibitory

Pertaining to a process that decreases the likelihood of a reaction occurring, often referring to neural signals in the brain that dampen activity.