What Is a Possible Negative Consequence of Using Bacteriophage to Control

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is a possible negative consequence of using bacteriophage to control food-borne pathogens?

• A)The bacteriophage will alter the flavor and texture of the food.
• B)The target bacteria may evolve resistance to individual strains of bacteriophage.
• C)The bacteriophage may infect humans,causing disease.
• D)The bacteriophage are likely to drastically alter the normal gut flora.

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Definitions:

Flash Flood

A rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined flood level, typically caused by intense rainfall over a short duration.

Discharge

The flow of a fluid, such as water or gas, from a source, including the volume of fluid passing a point per unit of time in rivers or wastewater treatment plants.

Flooded

Flooded describes areas that have been overwhelmed with water beyond normal levels, due to natural phenomena like heavy rains or failure of man-made structures.

Floodplain

Flat land adjacent to a river, prone to flooding during periods of high discharge, which can deposit nutrient-rich sediments beneficial for agriculture.