Comparative Genomic Analysis Has Shown That Genetic Islands of Genes

question 87

Multiple Choice

Comparative genomic analysis has shown that genetic islands of genes related to an organism's ________ are commonly shared between pathogens.

• A) pathogenicity
• B) cell wall structure
• C) avoiding phagocytosis
• D) attachment to a host cell

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Definitions:

Dorsal Roots

Nerve fibers that enter the spinal cord, carrying sensory information from the body to the brain.

Ventral Roots

The efferent motor root of a spinal nerve, passing anteriorly from the spinal cord, that carries motor signals from the nervous system to the muscles.

Cervical Region

The part of the spine located in the neck, consisting of seven vertebrae.

Endoneurium

A layer of delicate connective tissue that encloses the myelin sheath of each peripheral nerve fiber, providing support and insulation.