This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: general microbiology, Subject name: Microbiology
Exaltation is defined as - 
Select and explain. 
A. Decreased virulence, B. Increased virulence, C. No change, D. None
B: Increased virulence
Answer: B: Increased virulence 
Explanation: The virulence of a strain is not constant and may undergo spontaneous or induced variations. Enhancement of virulence is known as exaltation Ref Ananthanarayan & paniker's Textbook of Microbiology 9th edition pg no 74