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How Does a Pathogenicity Island Increase the "Fitness" of a Microorganism

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How does a pathogenicity island increase the "fitness" of a microorganism (pathogen) to interact with a host and cause disease?


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Articulate Surface

A surface of a bone that makes a joint with another bone, allowing for varying degrees of movement.

Convex Surface

A curved surface that bulges outward, resembling the exterior of a sphere or circle.

Concave Depression

A rounded or hollowed-out area on a surface or body part, often involved in joint articulation.

Synovial Membranes

Specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheaths, facilitating smooth movement.

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