What Accounts for the Lysis of a Bacterial Cell in the Presence

question 37

Multiple Choice

What accounts for the lysis of a bacterial cell in the presence of a membrane attack complex?

• A)loss of cytoplasm due to the presence of large channels in the membrane
• B)unregulated signaling due to the addition of novel proteins to the cell's membrane
• C)osmosis leading to swelling and rupture of the cell
• D)apoptosis due to the loss of DNA

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Definitions:

Destructive

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Hostile Attribution Bias

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Ambiguous Actions

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Hostility

Feelings of anger, aggression, or resentment towards others, often leading to antagonistic behavior.