48 Questions
What percentage does the Practical Exam online account for?
15%
When is the Practical Exam online scheduled to be held?
Friday Nov 24th 2-3pm
What percentage do the Practical reports account for?
30%
What is the focus of the lecture on 'Microorganisms and Disease'?
The role of microorganisms in causing diseases
What is the main topic of the lecture 'The Nitrogen Cycle'?
The nitrogen cycle
What is the percentage weightage of the end of term MCQ exam in the RDS?
70%
What are the two types of practical reports mentioned?
Practical and write ups on practicals
What is the focus of 'Microbiology in the Food Industry - Fermentations' lecture?
Microbial fermentation processes
What is the focus of the lecture on 'Pathogenic Fungi and Viruses'?
The role of fungi and viruses in causing diseases
What does the Biotech Industry focus on in relation to microbiology?
Industrial applications of microorganisms
What is the focus of 'Microbiology in the Food Industry' lecture?
Microbial fermentation processes
What percentage of the assessment is allocated to the Practical accounts?
30%
What are Koch’s postulates used for?
To prove the association between a microorganism and a specific disease
What is a key differential in pathogens?
The presence of virulence factors
What is the role of leukocidins in the context of pathogens?
To destroy white blood cells
What is the function of coagulase in some blood-borne pathogens?
To cause coagulation and provide a physical hiding place from the immune system
What is the primary location of endotoxins in microorganisms?
Gram negative organisms
What is the main function of LPS (lipopolysaccharide) in microorganisms?
It has a dramatic effect on the immune system
How do capsules contribute to immune evasion in microorganisms?
They block phagocytosis
What is the primary function of adaptive immunity?
To mount specific responses to encountered pathogens
What triggers the specific response in adaptive immunity?
Antigens
What are antigens recognized by?
Antigenic determinants (epitopes)
What are the properties of antigens?
Recognized by antigenic determinants (epitopes) and are typically >5-100KDa
What is the role of mucous membranes in protecting against infection?
They line body cavities open to the outside world and serve as a barrier
What is the percentage weightage of the Practical Exam online?
15%
What is the primary focus of the Biotech Industry in relation to microbiology?
Creating genetically modified organisms
When is the Practical Exam online scheduled to be held?
Friday Nov 24th 2-3pm
What is the main function of LPS (lipopolysaccharide) in microorganisms?
Triggering immune response
What is the primary location of endotoxins in microorganisms?
Cell wall
What is the focus of the lecture on 'Pathogenic Fungi and Viruses'?
Disease-causing mechanisms
What is the primary function of adaptive immunity?
Recognizing and responding to specific antigens
What is the focus of 'Microbiology in the Food Industry - Fermentations' lecture?
Wine and beer production
What is the main topic of the lecture 'The Nitrogen Cycle'?
Nitrogen fixation by microbes
What are the two types of practical reports mentioned?
Written and oral reports
What is the role of mucous membranes in protecting against infection?
Trapping and expelling pathogens
What is the percentage weightage of the Practical accounts?
30%
Which of the following is a key step in proving a pathogen according to Koch's postulates?
Presence of the microorganism in the diseased host and not in a healthy one
What is a potential challenge to the application of Koch's postulates?
Difficulty in culturing certain pathogens
Which of the following is a characteristic of virulence factors in pathogens?
They can be host-specific
What is the primary function of leukocidins in the context of pathogens?
Destroying white blood cells
What is the main function of endotoxins in Gram-negative organisms?
Affecting the immune system and acting as anti-phagocytic factors
What is the primary mode of transmission for opportunistic pathogens?
Vehicle transmission
What is the main function of mucous membranes in protecting against infection?
Creating a physical barrier to microorganisms
What triggers the specific response in adaptive immunity?
Antigens
What are antigens recognized by?
Antigenic determinants (epitopes)
What is the primary location of endotoxins in microorganisms?
Outer membrane of Gram-negative organisms
What is the main topic of the lecture on 'Pathogenic Fungi and Viruses'?
Understanding the role of virulence factors
What is the focus of 'Microbiology in the Food Industry - Fermentations' lecture?
Fermentation processes and their role in food production
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