A Reduction in Sensitivity in the Presence of a Constant

question 85

Multiple Choice

A reduction in sensitivity in the presence of a constant stimulus is referred to as

• A) transduction.
• B) adaptation.
• C) negation.
• D) exhaustion.
• E) transformation.

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Definitions:

Grape-Like Clusters

A descriptive term often used in microbiology to describe the appearance of certain bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, when viewed under a microscope.

Staphylococci

A group of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose, which can cause a range of infections, from minor to life-threatening.

Stain

In microbiology, a solution of a dye or group of dyes that imparts a color to microorganisms.

Spirilla

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria characterized by their spiral shape and movement through liquid.