Disease-Causing Bacteria in a Human Begin to Multiply Rapidly When

question 66

Multiple Choice

Disease-causing bacteria in a human begin to multiply rapidly when they sense that their numbers are high enough to overpower an immune response.This is possible because of

• A) quorum sensing.
• B) a bacterial cell wall.
• C) a limited amount of DNA in the bacteria.
• D) sporulation.

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Definitions:

Production Function

A mathematical model that relates the amount of output produced to the quantities of various inputs or factors of production.

Isoquant

A curve that represents all combinations of inputs that produce the same level of output in production theory.

Output

The amount of goods or services produced by a company, industry, or economic system.

Production Function

A mathematical representation in economics that describes the relationship between the inputs used in production and the output of goods or services produced.