Exam 10: Concepts of Microbial Disease

What term is used for those factors that allow the pathogen to overcome the host defenses?

Which of the following correctly describes phage nucleic acid incorporated into the bacterial chromosome?

Name the type of bacterial mutation where one nucleotide changes in an amino acid codon leading to a stop codon .

Which subunit of exotoxins is responsible for binding to host cells?

Which of the following is a defensive strategy?

Name the stage of disease characterized by tiredness, headache, muscle aches, and malaise.

Phage DNA incorporated into the bacterial chromosome is called __________________.

The relationship between termites and the protozoans in their intestines is an example of