Which of the Following Best Describes the Causative Agent of Necrotizing

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the causative agent of necrotizing fasciitis?

• A) β-hemolytic, Gram-negative, spore-forming, obligate anaerobe
• B) β-hemolytic, Gram-positive, chain-forming, aerotolerant anaerobe
• C) Encapsulated, Gram-negative, chain-forming, facultative aerobe
• D) Encapsulated, Gram-negative, spore-forming, facultative aerobe
• E) Encapsulated, acid-fast, chain-forming, facultative anaerobe

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Definitions:

Long Run Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the minimum average cost at which any output level can be produced in the long term when all inputs, including capital, are variable.

Increasing Returns to Scale

A situation in which a proportionate increase in all inputs leads to a greater proportional increase in output, indicating improved production efficiency.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others remain constant, the overall returns will gradually decrease after a certain point.

Long-Run Average Cost Curves

A graphical representation showing the average cost per unit of output over a long period, where all inputs, including capital, are variable.