The Phenomenon Responsible for the Ability of Corynebacterium Diphtherium to Produce

question 131

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon responsible for the ability of Corynebacterium diphtherium to produce the virulent toxin responsible for the devastating effects of diphtheria is called

• A) self-assembly.
• B) matrix conversion.
• C) lysogenic conversion.
• D) prion protein.
• E) phase variation.

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Definitions:

Keller Breland

A psychologist known for applying principles of behaviorism to train animals, pioneering the field of applied animal psychology.

Animal Trainers

Professionals who use a variety of techniques to teach animals specific responses to specific conditions or stimuli.

Negative Reinforcement

A reinforcement procedure in which a response is followed by the removal, delay, or decrease in intensity of an unpleasant stimulus; as a result, the response becomes stronger or more likely to occur.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is inherently reinforcing, typically satisfying a physiological need; an example is food.