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Which term describes a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected?
Which term describes a relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected?
- Parasitism
- Mutualism
- Commensalism (correct)
- Antagonism
What is the difference between contamination and infection?
What is the difference between contamination and infection?
- Contamination refers to the presence of viruses, while infection refers to the presence of bacteria.
- Contamination and infection are the same thing.
- Infection always leads to disease, while contamination does not.
- Contamination refers to the presence of bacteria, while infection occurs when the bacteria cause harm to the host. (correct)
Which term describes the ability of a microorganism to cause disease?
Which term describes the ability of a microorganism to cause disease?
- Mutualism
- Pathogenicity (correct)
- Virulence
- Commensalism
What is the difference between pathogenicity and virulence?
What is the difference between pathogenicity and virulence?
Which term describes a relationship where both organisms benefit?
Which term describes a relationship where both organisms benefit?
In the relationship between termites and protozoa, which organism benefits from the ability to digest cellulose?
In the relationship between termites and protozoa, which organism benefits from the ability to digest cellulose?
What is the term used to describe a relationship where both species benefit?
What is the term used to describe a relationship where both species benefit?
Which of the following best describes commensalism?
Which of the following best describes commensalism?
What is the term used to describe a relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other?
What is the term used to describe a relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other?
In the context of host-bacteria relationships, what is meant by the term 'opportunism'?
In the context of host-bacteria relationships, what is meant by the term 'opportunism'?
What is the term used to describe a relationship where both species harm each other?
What is the term used to describe a relationship where both species harm each other?
What is the relationship between the pilot fish and the white tip shark?
What is the relationship between the pilot fish and the white tip shark?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Staphylococcus epidermis and humans?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Staphylococcus epidermis and humans?
Which of the following best describes the difference between contamination and infection?
Which of the following best describes the difference between contamination and infection?
What is the relationship between the malaria parasite Plasmodium and humans?
What is the relationship between the malaria parasite Plasmodium and humans?
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