The Predatory Bacterium, Bdellovibrio Bacteriophorus, Drills into a Prey Bacterium

question 29

Multiple Choice

The predatory bacterium, Bdellovibrio bacteriophorus, drills into a prey bacterium and, once inside, digests it. In an attack upon a gram-negative bacterium that has a slimy cell covering, what is the correct sequence of structures penetrated by B. bacteriophorus on its way to the prey's cytoplasm?
1) membrane composed mostly of lipopolysaccharide
2) membrane composed mostly of phospholipids
3) peptidoglycan
4) capsule

• A) 2, 4, 3, 1
• B) 1, 3, 4, 2
• C) 1, 4, 3, 2
• D) 4, 1, 3, 2
• E) 4, 3, 1, 2

Understand the role of therapist interventions and relationship in facilitating client progress.

Analyze the factors contributing to premature termination from therapy and strategies to prevent it.

Evaluate the importance and effectiveness of relapse prevention in treatment outcomes.

Comprehend the impact of client’s readiness to change on therapy outcomes.

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