A.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
✓
B.
Culture on agar plates
✓
C.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
✓
A.
Only survive on living tissue.
✓
B.
Survive on environmental surfaces for extended periods.
✓
C.
Be easily eliminated with alcohol-based hand rubs.
✓
D.
Not be transmitted through indirect contact.
✓
A.
Components of the bacterial cell wall.
✓
B.
Proteins secreted by living bacteria.
✓
C.
Released upon bacterial cell lysis.
✓
A.
Cause disease in healthy individuals.
✓
B.
Produce toxins that harm the host.
✓
C.
Compete with pathogens for nutrients and attachment sites.
✓
D.
Weaken the immune system.
✓
B.
Gastrointestinal tract
✓
