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UTA Microbiology (Summer 2024) Exam 2 (Ch. 4, 5, 6) Rated A+ The term prokaryotes refers to which of the following? Unicellular organisms that have no nucleus The term microbiota refers to which of the following? All microorganisms involved in a symbiotic relationship Which of the following refers to the type of interaction between two prokaryotic populations in which one population benefits and the other is not affected? Commensalism Which of the following describes Proteobact...

Developed smallpox immunization using cowpox agent - Answer-Edward Jenner Sought a "magic bullet" to destroy pathogens & not host - Answer-Paul Ehrlich Discovered penicillin - Answer-Alexander Fleming Pioneered aseptic surgery, Prevented surgical infections by using mists of phenol - Answer-Joseph Lister Father of Epidemiology (Cholera in London) - Answer-John Snow Pioneered asepsis by discovering that hand washing prevented streptococcal infections in obstetric patients - Answer-Ignaz Sem...

Table Of Content: A Brief History of Microbiology The Chemistry of Microbiology Cell Structure and Function Microscopy, Staining, and Classification Microbial Metabolism Microbial Nutrition and Growth Microbial Genetics Recombinant DNA Technology Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prion...

Midterm Exam: NR 568/ NR568 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pharmacology for the AGPCNP Complete Guide (Weeks 1-4) Questions and Verified Answers -100% Correct- Grade A- Chamberlain Q: Penicillins-Examples 1. Narrow-spectrum PCNs (penicillinase sensitive) 2. Narrow-spectrum penicillins: (penicillinase-resistant) 3. Broad-spectrum penicillins (aminopenicillins) 4. Extended-Spectrum Penicillins (Antipseudomonal Penicillins) Answer: 1. Penicillin G, Penicillin V 2. Nafcillin, Oxacil...

Types of Helminths - ANSWER-Platyhelminthes (flatworms), Nematodes (roundworms) Types of Platyhelminthes, of flatworms - ANSWER-Cestodes (tapeworms) and Trematodes (Flukes) Where do tapeworms take hold? - ANSWER-Intestine Where do flukes take hold? - ANSWER-Liver Types of Nematodes - ANSWER-Those that mature in humans and those that do not Where do nematodes that mature in humans take hold - ANSWER-Intestine or tissues Where do nematodes that fail to mature in humans take hold - ANSWE...

Types of Helminths - ANSWER-Platyhelminthes (flatworms), Nematodes (roundworms) Types of Platyhelminthes, of flatworms - ANSWER-Cestodes (tapeworms) and Trematodes (Flukes) Where do tapeworms take hold? - ANSWER-Intestine Where do flukes take hold? - ANSWER-Liver Types of Nematodes - ANSWER-Those that mature in humans and those that do not Where do nematodes that mature in humans take hold - ANSWER-Intestine or tissues Where do nematodes that fail to mature in humans take hold - ANSWE...

Virulence: mycolic acid in cell wall causes slow growth, protection from lysis once bacteria are phagocytized, capacity for intracellular growth, resistance to Gram-staining, detergents, many antimicrobial drugs, and dessication - Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Unique properties: grows very slowly, can live within macrophages, tuberculin skin test--positive when red swelling appears, BCG vaccine is used in countries w/ lots of TB cases, effective on 80% of children and 20-50% of adults, cord fact...

Test Bank For Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology 15th Edition By Patricia M. Tille 1056, 0 , 1063, 9 1. Microbial Taxonomy 2. Bacterial Genetics, Metabolism, and Structure 3. Host-Microorganism Interactions 4. Laboratory Safety 5. Specimen Management 6. Role of Microscopy 7. Overview of Conventional Cultivation and Systems for Identification 8. Nucleic Acid–Based Analytic Methods for Microbial Identification and Characterization 9. Overview of Immunochemical M...

What is the study of Fungi called? - Answer-Mycology When considering the treatment of fungal infections, what is an important structural component of the fungi to consider? - Answer-Cell Membrane What tissues can opportunistic mycoses infect? - Answer-Any tissue Which organism is a symbiotic combination of an alga and a fungus? - Answer-Lichen Which organisms live mostly in an aquatic environment? - Answer-Algae Why are algae important in the aquatic food chain? - Answer-Because they conv...

TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics 2. Host-Parasite Interaction 3. Laboratory Role in Infection Control 4. Control of Microorganisms 5. Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory 6. Specimen Collection and Processing 7. Microscopic Examination of Infected Materials 8. Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms 9. Biochemical Identification of Gr...