The Escherichia coli bacteria produces an enzyme that can inactivate ẞ-lactam antibiotics. By contrast, the Salmonella enterica bacteria is killed by ẞ-lactam antibiotics. When a community contains both types of bacteria, fewer of the Salmonella enterica bacteria are killed. This is an example of Exposure protection Gene Mutation Protection mediated by interspecies communication Vulnerability due to cross feeding

The Escherichia coli bacteria produces an enzyme that can inactivate ẞ-lactam antibiotics. By contrast, the Salmonella enterica bacteria is killed by ẞ-lactam antibiotics. When a community contains both types of bacteria, fewer of the Salmonella enterica bacteria are killed. This is an example of Exposure protection Gene Mutation Protection mediated by interspecies communication Vulnerability due to cross feeding

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter17: Genes And The Immune System

Section17.8: Disorders Of The Immune System

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