Escherichia Coli Is Commonly Found in the Normal Human Microbiota

question 17

Essay

Escherichia coli is commonly found in the normal human microbiota, but some strains can cause severe illness. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic E. coli in relation to the human host?

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Definitions:

Average Product

refers to the output per unit of input, calculated by dividing the total product by the quantity of input used to produce this product.

Marginal Product

The surplus production derived from enhancing a specific input by a single unit, keeping all else equal.

Δq/ΔL

The change in quantity produced per unit change in labor, often related to the marginal product of labor.

Marginal Product

The additional output generated by employing one more unit of a particular input, holding other inputs constant.