The Smaller the Number of Microorganisms Necessary to Cause Infection

question 13

Multiple Choice

The smaller the number of microorganisms necessary to cause infection in a competent host,the more _____ the microorganism.

• A) Opportunistic
• B) Parasitic
• C) Invasive
• D) Virulent

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A pricing approach that incorporates all expenses related to manufacturing, such as direct materials, direct labor, and all manufacturing overhead costs, whether they are fixed or variable, into the product's cost.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's core business operations, excluding income and expenses from unusual, non-operating items.

Operating Loss

A financial situation where a company's operating expenses exceed its gross profits or revenues.

Absorption Costing

A pricing strategy that incorporates every manufacturing expense - such as direct materials, direct labor, along with variable and fixed overhead costs - into the price of a product.