Arkansas State Barber Practice Exam

What do pathogenic bacteria produce?

1. Disease

2. Oxygen

3. Energy

4. Nutrients

The correct answer is: Disease

Pathogenic bacteria are harmful bacteria that are capable of causing disease in their hosts. When pathogenic bacteria enter the body, they can produce toxins or other harmful substances that disrupt the normal function of cells and tissues, leading to various diseases and health conditions. This is why the correct answer is that pathogenic bacteria produce disease. Option B (Oxygen), Option C (Energy), and Option D (Nutrients) are incorrect because pathogenic bacteria do not produce these substances. Oxygen is commonly found in the environment and is not specifically produced by pathogenic bacteria. While bacteria do require energy and nutrients to survive and grow, pathogenic bacteria do not produce energy or nutrients, but rather obtain these substances from their environment or the host they infect.