You Have Found a Mutant of Streptococcus Pneumoniae That Has

question 61

Multiple Choice

You have found a mutant of Streptococcus pneumoniae that has lost the ability to produce a capsule.If you inject this strain into a population of healthy mice, what prediction can you make about the consequences?

• A)The mice will get a severe case of pneumonia and recover.
• B)The mice will remain healthy.
• C)The mice will die of pneumonia.
• D)The infection will respond to antiviral medication.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The response of a sensory organ (eyes, ears, skin, tongue, nose) when it detects a stimulus.

Perception

The mental processing of sensory information when the brain interprets a sensation.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing processes such as memory, judgment, and problem-solving.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes of the brain implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.