The Phenomenon Responsible for the Ability of Corynebacterium Diphtherium to Produce

question 39

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon responsible for the ability of Corynebacterium diphtherium to produce the virulent toxin responsible for the devastating effects of diphtheria is called

• A)self-assembly.
• B)matrix conversion.
• C)prion protein.
• D)lysogenic conversion.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Division

Part of the ANS that restores the body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the organs and glands; “eat-drink-and-rest system.”

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the back, involved in transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.