MICROBIOLOGY - M.H. Serhiichuk - 2008

Chapter 10. INFECTION AND THE INFECTIOUS PROCESS

Self-Control Questions

1. What is the difference between The concepts of "pathogenicity" and "virulence"?

2. What specifically is meant by "pathogenicity factors"?

3. What are the Features of the genetic coding of pathogenicity factors?

4. Why do Gram-negative microorganisms possess several types of secretion systems?

5. How can the necessity of Gene Expression regulation via the "quorum sensing" mechanism in Bacteria be explained?

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