Vibrio Cholerae Usually Exists in a Harmless Form Until

question 8

Multiple Choice

Vibrio cholerae usually exists in a harmless form until:

• A)a bacteriophage introduces a gene that codes for the cholera toxin
• B)mutations cause the normal proteins to form a toxin causing cholera
• C)the lytic cycle destroys the host cells
• D)a bacteriophage introduces a gene that codes for the botulism toxin

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Definitions:

Symptoms

The physical or mental features that are regarded as indicating a condition or disease, often noticed by the individual affected.

Group

A collection of individuals who come together for a common purpose or share similar interests.

Retrovirus

A virus capable of reversing the normal genetic writing process, causing the host cell to replicate the virus instead of itself.

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