Our Environment Contains Masses of Microorganisms, Many of Which Reside

question 22

Essay

Our environment contains masses of microorganisms, many of which reside as commensal organisms on our body's mucosal and epithelial surfaces without causing disease. What two features distinguish a pathogenic microbe from these commensal microbes?

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Accounting Science

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Intentional acts of deception involving financial transactions for the purpose of personal gain, such as embezzlement, insider trading, and fraudulent financial reporting.

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