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Which of the following best describes the primary habitat of Bacillus spp.?
Which of the following best describes the primary habitat of Bacillus spp.?
What is the major factor responsible for the virulence of Bacillus anthracis?
What is the major factor responsible for the virulence of Bacillus anthracis?
In which type of animals is Bacillus anthracis primarily a disease?
In which type of animals is Bacillus anthracis primarily a disease?
What is the characteristic shape of Bacillus anthracis bacteria?
What is the characteristic shape of Bacillus anthracis bacteria?
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Under which conditions do central, non-swelled spores of B. anthracis develop?
Under which conditions do central, non-swelled spores of B. anthracis develop?
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Which protein component of B. anthracis forms edema toxin when combined with protective antigen?
Which protein component of B. anthracis forms edema toxin when combined with protective antigen?
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What is the causative agent of pulmonary anthrax?
What is the causative agent of pulmonary anthrax?
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What is the incubation period for pulmonary anthrax?
What is the incubation period for pulmonary anthrax?
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Which species causes food poisoning with enterotoxins that have emetic or diarrheal effects?
Which species causes food poisoning with enterotoxins that have emetic or diarrheal effects?
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What is the characteristic appearance of B. anthracis colonies on blood agar?
What is the characteristic appearance of B. anthracis colonies on blood agar?
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