Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Escherichia coli O157:H7 decreases the production of porin to decrease membrane permeability and thus block antibiotic uptake
• B)The expression of the Tet A gene is regulated
• C)Pseudomonas increases the production of porin to facilitate the exportation of antibiotics
• D)Antibiotic target modification to escape antibiotic activity is successful only if the target retains its ability to function
• E)Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) organisms have imported the mecA gene, which encodes a modified penicillin-binding protein (PBP) that is insensitive to penicillin antibiotics

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptor cells become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Sensory Inhibition

The neurological process by which the brain tunes out repetitive, irrelevant stimuli while remaining sensitive to others.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way that is opposite to their own uncomfortable or unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Paradoxical Heat

A sensation of burning heat felt when a cold stimulus is applied to a specific area of the skin, typically due to nerve damage.