Adhesins Are Proteins on the Surface of Microbes

question 7

Multiple Choice

Adhesins are proteins on the surface of microbes.Adhesins help most with which fundamental pathogen attribute?

• A) host attachment
• B) immune avoidance
• C) nutrient acquisition
• D) host mortality

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A conditioned reaction acquired through training to a stimulus that usually doesn't elicit a response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In traditional conditioning, a stimulus that inherently and effortlessly elicits a reaction without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

An instinctive, unlearned reaction to an external stimulus that takes place without beforehand learning or conditioning.