Please Read the Following Scenario to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 33

Multiple Choice

Please read the following scenario to answer the following question(s) .
If you were asked to study the pattern of bacterial growth (increase in numbers over time) during an infection, you would find that numbers of bacteria increase exponentially up to a certain point. Assume that you have been asked to interpret the growth of bacteriophages. You infect the host bacteria and measure the increase of phages over a defined period of time. You plot the results and get the graph shown here.

-Once viruses are detected,the number of viruses increases rapidly.This is because ______.

• A) lysogeny produces large numbers of bacteriophages
• B) DNA viruses reproduce more rapidly than RNA viruses
• C) the host cell speeds the release process
• D) the viruses lyse the hosts to release mature viruses all at once

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Definitions:

Renal Column

Cortical tissue in the kidney that extends between the renal pyramids.

Simple Cuboidal

A type of epithelial tissue composed of a single layer of cube-shaped cells, often engaged in secretion and absorption.

Microvilli

Tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of some cells that increase their surface area for absorption.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney where the majority of the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients occurs.