Production of Exotoxin a and Several Proteolytic Enzymes and Hemolysins

question 2

Multiple Choice

Production of exotoxin A and several proteolytic enzymes and hemolysins are factors that contribute to the pathogenicity of which organism?

• A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• B) Burkholderia cepacia
• C) Ralstonia pickettii
• D) Burkholderia mallei

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A polar covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms, leading to a molecule with partial positive and negative charges.

Hydrogen

A chemical element with symbol H and atomic number 1, being the lightest and most abundant element in the universe.

Sulfhydryl

A functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a sulfur atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom, commonly found in proteins.

Proteins

Large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.