The answer in the textbook I have (Modern Bio. Holt) says radiation or certain chemicals can cause a prophage to become virulent. (pg. 494)
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Frederick Griffith demonstrated that DNA, not protein, could cause changes in a cell's genotype through his experiment with Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. He observed that injecting mice with a mixture of non-virulent and heat-killed virulent strains resulted in the transformation of the non-virulent bacteria into a virulent form. This indicated that the genetic material responsible for the transformation was DNA.
The S bacteria possess a protective polysaccharide capsule that helps them evade the immune system, allowing them to survive and cause infection. The R bacteria lack this capsule and are easily targeted and eliminated by the immune system, thus they are not virulent.
The virulent strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria is particularly dangerous because it has the ability to cause severe infections that can lead to serious illnesses such as pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. This strain is more aggressive and can evade the body's immune system, making it harder to treat with antibiotics.
Potential factors that can cause your appendix to burst include blockage of the appendix opening, infection, inflammation, and buildup of pressure within the appendix.
Virulent bacteria are ones that are able to cause disease. Examples of potentially virulent bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus and Neisseria gonorrhea.
A virus that kills its host is said to be virulent. Virulent viruses can cause serious illness or death in their host organisms.
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Virulent pathogens.
Virulent refers to pathogens that are capable of causing disease and often have mechanisms that enhance their ability to infect and harm the host. In contrast, avirulent refers to pathogens that do not cause disease or are less capable of doing so, often due to a lack of harmful traits or factors that allow them to evade the host's immune response. Essentially, virulent strains are harmful, while avirulent strains are benign or less harmful.
Virulent criticism refers to harsh, intense, and highly damaging criticism. It often includes personal attacks, inflammatory language, and a strong intent to cause harm or damage.
Capsulated bacteria are usually more virulent compared to non-capsulated bacteria. The presence of a capsule helps the bacteria evade the host's immune system and promotes its ability to cause disease. Capsules can provide protection against phagocytosis, making the bacteria more likely to establish an infection.
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Malaria is caused by a protozoan infection, Falciparum malaria - most common virulent type.
Pathogens causes diseases . the more virulent the more dangerous.
No. For something to be virulent it must be alive. Virulence usually refers to pathogens, like bacteria, viruses, and yeasts. But, pathogens, themselves, can create toxins by their metabolic activity. Still, however, the toxin itself wouldn't have the property of being virulent, only the "bug" would be.
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