A Possible Target for Genetic Approaches to Pathogenic Bacterial Determination

question 12

Multiple Choice

A possible target for genetic approaches to pathogenic bacterial determination in Lyme disease cases could be the __________ genes of Borrelia burgdorferi.

• A) antigenic outer surface protein
• B) ribosome
• C) peptidoglycan
• D) plasma membrane
• E) DNA topoisomerase

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety-arising thoughts or feelings.

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Rationalization

The process of providing reasonable explanations to justify behaviors or decisions that may otherwise appear irrational.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.