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:

Congestive Heart Failure

A complex condition of inadequate heart action with retention of tissue fluids; may be either right- or left-side failure, or both.

Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A long-term kidney condition marked by inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, impairing kidney function.

Renal Failure

A medical condition where the kidneys lose the ability to filter waste products from the blood effectively.

Cystitis

An inflammation of the bladder, often caused by infection and characterized by frequent, painful urination.