Explain How Environmental Factors Contribute to the Pathogenesis of Lymphoid

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Essay

Explain how environmental factors contribute to the pathogenesis of lymphoid neoplasms.

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Definitions:

Exotoxins

Toxic substances secreted by bacteria into their surrounding environment, often contributing to bacterial virulence and disease symptoms in hosts.

Immunogenetic

Pertaining to the genetic basis and hereditary aspects of the immune response within organisms.

Plasmids

Circular DNA molecules that can replicate independently of the chromosomal DNA, often found in bacteria and used in genetic engineering.

Vertical Gene Transfer

The transmission of genetic material from parent organisms to their offspring, following the traditional flow of genetic information.