Which Type of Interaction Best Characterizes a Disease-Causing Bacterium

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Multiple Choice

Which type of interaction best characterizes a disease-causing bacterium?

• A) Carnivory, because the bacterium consumes its prey
• B) Herbivory, because bacteria only cause plant diseases
• C) Commensalism, because diseases are necessary for survival
• D) Parasitism, because it lives in and does not consume its host
• E) Amensalism, because the interaction is not a trophic interaction

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Definitions:

Cutaneous Senses

The sensory systems associated with the skin that detect touch, temperature, and pain.

Acceleration

The rate at which an object’s velocity changes with time, often measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Pressure

the feeling of psychological strain and stress, often arising from external sources that demand high performance or coping.

Vestibular System

The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.