Compare and Contrast the Human Pathogens and Non-Pathogens in Clostridium

question 8

Essay

Compare and contrast the human pathogens and non-pathogens in Clostridium. Propose a reason for why this differentiation is challenging to assay in the laboratory (NOT on living eukaryotic animal models).

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional

Pertaining to the impaired or abnormal functioning of a system, organ, or mechanism in a living organism or organization.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Neurotransmitter

Substances in the nervous system that facilitate signal transmission from one nerve cell to another across synaptic gaps.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and the brain's reward system.