Microbial Mutation Means That

question 19

Multiple Choice

Microbial mutation means that:

• A) genetic information has changed.
• B) pathogens become nonpathogens.
• C) the microbe survives adverse conditions but can no longer replicate.
• D) the immune response to that microbe is strengthened.

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Definitions:

Local Regulators

Substances produced in one part of an organism that affect cells in close proximity.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synaptic gaps between neurons, influencing both physical and psychological functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs.

Insulin Receptors

Proteins on cell surfaces that bind insulin, facilitating its role in glucose metabolism and cellular uptake.