a.
To explain: The way in which the production of endotoxins contribute to the virulence of bacteria.
Concept introduction: The capability of an organism to cause a disease is called as the pathogenicity. The ability of an organism to cause disease is called virulence. When the location of a normal flora is changed, it will become an opportunistic pathogen.
b.
To explain: The way in which the spore formation contributes to the virulence of bacteria.
Concept introduction:
The capability of an organism to cause a disease is called as the pathogenicity. The ability of an organism to cause disease is called virulence. When the location of a normal flora is changed, it will become an opportunistic pathogen.
c.
To explain: The way by which the presence of a capsule contributes to the virulence of bacteria.
Concept introduction:
The capability of an organism to cause a disease is called as the pathogenicity. The ability of an organism to cause disease is called virulence. When the location of a normal flora is changed, it will become an opportunistic pathogen.
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