Virulence Is Defined as __________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Virulence is defined as __________.

• A) the ability of the organism to induce disease
• B) pathogens that cause disease in people with intact defense systems
• C) pathogens that cause disease in people with impaired immune systems
• D) the potency of the pathogen in producing severe disease

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Definitions:

Indifferent

A term used in economics and decision theory to describe a situation where an individual or consumer does not prefer one option over another.

Diminishing Marginal

The principle that the marginal benefit of using or consuming one more unit of a good or service decreases as its quantity increases.

Rate

The speed at which a certain event occurs, often expressed as a quantity over time.

Substitution

The act of replacing one thing with another, especially a similar item, in response to changes in market conditions or personal preferences.