How Is Toxigenicity Defined

question 7

Multiple Choice

How is toxigenicity defined?

• A)The ability of the pathogen to invade and multiply in the host
• B)The pathogen's ability to produce disease by the production of a soluble toxin
• C)The ability of an agent to produce disease
• D)The potency of a pathogen measured in terms of the number of microorganisms required to kill the host

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Definitions:

Negative Feedback

Information or responses that indicate a deviation from a desired outcome or standard, used constructively to guide improvement.

Selective Exposure

Tendency to put ourselves in situations that reinforce our attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors.

Situational Control

The ability of an individual or group to influence the outcome of events or behaviors in a specific context.

Attribution Theory

Theory that explains how you generate explanations for people’s behaviors.