What Type of Toxin Is the Alpha Hemolysin of Staphylococcus

question 63

Multiple Choice

What type of toxin is the alpha hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus?

• A) protein synthesis inhibitor
• B) protease
• C) superantigen
• D) cell membrane disruptor
• E) second messenger pathway disruptor

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Definitions:

Male Paternity

Relates to the genetic fatherhood in species, often investigated in the context of paternity assurance and reproductive strategies.

Non-Sex Role Reversed Species

Species in which traditional sex roles (e.g., females as the primary caregivers) are maintained and there is no reversal of these roles.

Sex Role Reversal

A situation in mating systems where the traditional reproductive roles and behaviors are exchanged, with females exhibiting traits typically associated with males and vice versa.

Parental Investment

The expenditure of time, effort, and resources by parents in the care and nurturing of their offspring to ensure survival and reproductive success.