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:

Negative Emotion

Emotional states considered to be unpleasant or harmful, such as sadness, anger, fear, and jealousy.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially based on race, age, or sex.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the attitude of a group towards a particular issue becomes more extreme than the initial inclination of its members following group discussions.

Deindividuation

A concept in social psychology that describes the loss of self-awareness in groups, which can lead to disinhibited and impulsive behavior.