If a Person Needs to Ingest Only a Few Cells

question 60

Multiple Choice

If a person needs to ingest only a few cells of an organism to become colonized or infected, the organism is said to have a low __________.

• A) infectious dose
• B) penetrance
• C) morbidity
• D) antibiotic resistance
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Risk-free Rate

The theoretical return of an investment with zero risk, often represented by the yield on government securities.

Beta

Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market; a beta greater than 1 indicates higher volatility, while a beta less than 1 indicates lower volatility.

Gross Domestic Product

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country over a specific time period, reflecting the overall economic health.

Gross World Product

The market value of all final goods and services produced in the world during a given period, usually a year.