The Major Virulence Factor of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae That Causes Serious

question 55

Multiple Choice

The major virulence factor of Corynebacterium diphtheriae that causes serious systemic effects is

• A)the capsule.
• B)the metachromatic granules.
• C)its exotoxin.
• D)the endospores.
• E)its endotoxin.

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Definitions:

Cones

Retinal photoreceptor cells critical for seeing colors and performing most effectively in bright lighting conditions.

Color Vision

The ability of the eye to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, transmit, or emit.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system which gives organisms the ability to process visual detail, enabling the formation of images.

Color Processing

The manner in which the brain interprets wavelengths of light as different colors, a critical component of human vision.