Agricultural Microbiology Practical Quiz

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What percentage of the final grade does the Practical Exam account for?

15% (correct)
70%
10%
30%

When is the Practical Exam scheduled to be held?

Thursday Nov 23rd 2-3pm
Saturday Nov 25th 2-3pm
Friday Nov 24th 3-4pm
Friday Nov 24th 2-3pm (correct)

What is the weightage of the end of term MCQ exam in the RDS towards the final grade?

15%
30%
50%
70% (correct)

What are the two components included in the 15% Practical reports?

Write ups on practicals and online material (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which industry is NOT mentioned as an important application of Microbiology?

Automotive Industry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Lecture 14 in MICR20010?

Antibiotic Resistant Microorganisms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of Lecture 18 in MICR20010?

Microorganisms and Disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the biotech industry in the text?

Automotive Industry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bacteria in the ecosystem mentioned in the text?

Pollution and Bioremediation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Lecture 12 in MICR20010?

Pathogenic Bacteria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Lecture 16 in MICR20010?

Identification of Microorganisms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of clinical microbiology mentioned in the text?

Developing vaccines, antibiotics, new treatments (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key requirement of Koch's postulates for proving a pathogen?

Presence of the microorganism in the diseased and not in a healthy animal (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a virulence factor used by some blood-borne pathogens to evade the immune system?

Secretion of coagulase leading to clot formation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of exotoxins produced by microorganisms?

Kills or affects the functions of host cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is primarily found in Gram-negative organisms and has a dramatic effect on the immune system?

Endotoxins (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mode of transmission of microorganisms?

Droplet transmission (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of skin in protecting the body from infection?

Acting as a physical barrier (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of adaptive immunity in the body's defense against pathogens?

Recognizes and responds to specific antigens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary property of antigens that makes them recognizable by the immune system?

Recognition by antigenic determinants (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a vehicle transmission mode for microorganisms?

Air (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mucous membranes in protecting the body from infection?

Acting as a physical barrier (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of capsules in immune evasion by some microorganisms?

Preventing fusion of lysosomes with phagocytic vesicles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary component of acquired immunity?

Antigens trigger specific response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the weightage of the Practical Exam in the final grade?

15% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components included in the 15% Practical reports?

Lab write-ups and online material (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is the Practical Exam scheduled to be held?

Friday Nov 24th 2-3pm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Lecture 15 in MICR20010?

Microbiology in the Food Industry - The Fungi (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which industry is NOT mentioned as an important application of Microbiology?

Aerospace Industry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of bacteria in the ecosystem mentioned in the text?

Bioremediation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Lecture 13 in MICR20010?

Pathogenic Bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of clinical microbiology mentioned in the text?

Diagnosing diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mucous membranes in protecting the body from infection?

Trapping and expelling pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the biotech industry in the text?

Designing computer software (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary property of antigens that makes them recognizable by the immune system?

Shape (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of capsules in immune evasion by some microorganisms?

Aiding in adhesion to host cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key requirement for proving a pathogen according to Koch's postulates?

Presence of the microorganism in the diseased and not in a healthy animal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of leukocidins secreted by some blood-borne pathogens?

Destroy white blood cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a virulence factor directly involved in causing disease?

Cytotoxins (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary property of antigens that makes them recognizable by the immune system?

Antigenic determinants (epitopes) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of endotoxins primarily found in Gram-negative organisms?

Dramatic effect on the immune system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for microorganisms via droplet nuclei?

Droplet transmission (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary function of adaptive immunity?

Recognizes and responds to specific antigens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of skin in protecting the body from infection?

Acts as a physical barrier (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary property of antigens that makes them recognizable by the immune system?

Antigenic determinants (epitopes) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary component of acquired immunity?

Antibodies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mucous membranes in protecting the body from infection?

Prevents entry of microorganisms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of capsules in immune evasion by some microorganisms?

Prevent fusion of lysosomes with phagocytic vesicles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of antibiotics?

Killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant role of agricultural practices in the emergence of antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotics used as growth promoters for intensive animal farming (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was found in a survey of beef and poultry sold in U.S. supermarkets?

Relatively high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why can products from animals treated with antibiotics not be subsequently labelled as organic?

They contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of immunisation in relation to antibiotics?

Control against resistance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of vaccines in the context of antibiotics?

To prevent infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella being commonly isolated from minced beef?

Indicates a high prevalence of antibiotic resistance in food (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics?

Killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of using antibiotics as growth promoters for intensive animal farming?

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animal products (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do products from animals treated with antibiotics pose a challenge for organic labelling?

Presence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the control against antibiotic resistance?

To prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of controlling antibiotic resistance?

To preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanisms of action for antibiotics?

Inhibition of cell wall synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, and protein synthesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can acquired antibiotic resistance occur?

Through mutation, transformation/transposition, or conjugation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of control for antibiotic resistance?

Prescription restrictions, rotation, reducing animal use, expertise, surveillance, infection control, and immunization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial in preventing human and animal infections?

Immunization involving vaccines such as live, killed, toxoid, and subunit vaccines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance?

High-level resistance and easy transfer to other species (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can antibiotic misuse lead to?

Creating a favorable environment for antibiotic-resistant organisms to thrive (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of vaccines?

Inducing immunity to prevent infectious diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of acquired antibiotic resistance?

Producing enzymes to inactivate or destroy the drug, altering the drug's target, and preventing entry or efflux of the drug from the cell (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary?

One-third (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the inevitability of antibiotic resistance attributed to?

Bio-evolution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance lead to?

High-level resistance and easy transfer to other species (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of antibiotic resistance?

Ineffective treatment of bacterial infections (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Practical Exam Weightage

The practical exam accounts for 15% of the final grade.

Practical Exam Date

The practical exam is scheduled for Friday, November 24th, from 2-3pm.