The First Bacterium That Was Clearly Identified as the Cause

question 17

Multiple Choice

The first bacterium that was clearly identified as the cause of an infectious disease was:

• A) Legionella pneumophila, which causes Legionnaires' disease.
• B) Chlamydia sp., which causes pelvic inflammatory disease in women.
• C) Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism.
• D) Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera.
• E) Bacillus anthracis, which causes anthrax.

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Definitions:

Inventory

The entire stock of materials and products that a company possesses for the aim of production or selling.

Market-to-Book Ratio

A financial ratio that compares a company's market value to its book value, indicating how investors value the company compared to its actual worth.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings, used to determine if the stock is over or under-valued.

Book Value Per Share

The shareholder equity available per outstanding share of a company, calculated by dividing total equity by the number of shares outstanding.