Back to Questions
Want to know:
38. Gram staining reveals the presence of gram-negative bacilli in the patient's stool. Thinking about the patient's spike in temperature, you understand now how this bacterium could cause a fever. Which of the following is the correct explanation?A. Gram-negative bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer which confers their ability to cause fever.B. Gram-negative bacteria have two periplasmic spaces which enhance their ability to cause fever.C. Gram-negative bacteria have porin proteins in their outer membrane which confer their ability to cause fever.D. Gram-negative bacteria have lipopolysaccharide in their outer membrane, and the lipid portion confers their ability to cause fever.
Get a detailed, AI-powered explanation for this question and thousands more on StudyFetch.
Get the Answer for FreeHow StudyFetch Helps You Master This Topic
AI-Powered Answers
Get instant, detailed explanations powered by AI that understands your course material.
Deep Understanding
Go beyond surface-level answers with step-by-step breakdowns and examples.
Personalized Learning
Spark.E adapts to your learning style and helps you connect ideas.
Practice & Test
Turn any question into flashcards, quizzes, and practice tests to solidify your knowledge.
Explore More Questions
- A team of ecologists observed feeding patterns of several populations in the desert. The energy pyramid shown below depicts the feeding patterns the ecologists observed. Which of the following best explains the difference in the amount of available energy in the trophic levels of the desert ecosystem?a. There is less energy available in the producers because their tissues are less dense than those at higher trophic levels.b. There is more energy available in the second trophic level because less energy is needed for hunting compared to the higher trophic levels.c. There is less available energy in the fourth trophic level because of the loss of energy through metabolism in each of the lower trophic levels.d. There is more available energy in the birds of prey because they have greater muscle mass for storing energy than organisms in lower trophic levels have.
- name is in _____________, 1st part is __________, 2nd part is ____________ (Ex. Homo sapiens)
- Mainly bipedal, terrestrial, foot forms flat platform with loss of opposable big toe