An Axenic Environment Is One

question 39

Multiple Choice

An axenic environment is one

• A) in which microorganisms remain with the person throughout life.
• B) that is free of microbes.
• C) that is a source of contamination.
• D) in which microorganisms remain present only for a short time.
• E) contaminated by microbial toxins.

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Definitions:

Existential Generalization

A logical operation that infers the existence of at least one individual satisfying a certain property from a specific instance.

Quantifier Negation

The process of applying negation to a quantified statement, potentially altering its meaning significantly.

Universal Generalization

A form of logical inference where a general statement is made about all members of a set based on sufficient evidence or instances.

Existential Instantiation

A logical operation that infers the existence of at least one individual satisfying a particular property from a general statement.