Which of the Following Biochemical Reactions Identifies an Organism Associated

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biochemical reactions identifies an organism associated with blood,bone,and joint infections in young children?

• A)Positive catalase,positive nitrate reduction,and positive indole
• B)Negative catalase,positive nitrate reduction,and positive indole
• C)Negative catalase,negative nitrate reduction,and positive indole
• D)Negative catalase,negative nitrate reduction,and negative indole

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Definitions:

Parental Investment

The expenditure of time, effort, and resources by parents in the care and nurturing of their offspring to ensure survival and reproductive success.

Operational Sex Ratios

The ratio of sexually competing males to fertilizable females at any given time within a population, influencing mating behavior.

Male-Biased

Refers to circumstances or patterns that disproportionately favor males, such as in survival, dispersal, or resources allocation.

Bateman's Principle

A concept in sexual selection that suggests males have greater variance in reproductive success than females due to their investment in mating.