If a Harmful Variety of Bacteria Is "Allowed" to Establish

question 44

Multiple Choice

If a harmful variety of bacteria is "allowed" to establish a foothold in the body, why does it often then quickly become a full blown infection?

• A) The immune system can't easily "see" foreign bacteria.
• B) The toxins they produce incapacitate the immune system.
• C) They reproduce so quickly the population can get very big very fast.
• D) If the bacteria is "allowed" to settle in the first place, the immune system must be weakened already.
• E) Our own resident bacteria get recruited into the population once it's settled, and they help spread the infection.

Explain the process of classifying a new species, including the necessary steps and considerations.

Comprehend the concepts of phylogeny, cladograms, and the evolutionary relationships among organisms.

Understand the principles of nomenclature and the importance of naming organisms in a standardized manner.

Analyze the role of outgroup analysis in identifying shared derived characters and inferring evolutionary relationships.

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Definitions:

Process Control Chart

A graph used to study how a process changes over time, showing the performance of a process and guiding efforts to maintain its quality.

Capable Process

A process that is able to produce outputs within specified limits consistently, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Assignable Causes

Specific, identifiable factors that can cause variation in a process or system, distinct from random variation.

Common Causes

These refer to the usual, expected reasons behind variation in process performance or quality control.