The Virulence Factor of Vibrio Cholera, Which Is Primarily Responsible

question 17

Multiple Choice

The virulence factor of Vibrio cholera, which is primarily responsible for the signs and symptoms of cholera, is

• A) the presence of polar flagella.
• B) its ability to survive in freshwater.
• C) its ability to form biofilms in saltwater.
• D) its activation of certain genes within the human body.
• E) its ability to produce a potent exotoxin.

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