Bacterial Classification and Antibiotics Quiz

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What are MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus examples of in the given text?

  • Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
  • Bacteria susceptible to penicillin
  • Gram-negative bacteria
  • Bacteria releasing endotoxins

Which antibiotics work on both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria according to the text?

  • Tetracycline (correct)
  • Penicillin
  • Escherichia coli
  • MRSA

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection, as per the given text?

  • MRSA
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • TB
  • Chlamydia (correct)

How is TB (mycobacteria) identified using staining, based on the information provided?

<p>By remaining red despite exposure to acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the test mentioned in the text?

<p>To see if tuberculosis (TB) is present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the proteins responsible for producing proteins inside cells?

<p>Ribosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fluid is referred to as gelatinous in the text?

<p>Cytoplasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria does the text describe as having a sugar coating on the outside?

<p>Gram-positive bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used interchangeably with 'cell wall' in the text?

<p>Peptidoglycan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature helps distinguish gram-positive bacteria from gram-negative bacteria?

<p>Outer membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria is susceptible to penicillin, as per the given text?

<p>MRSA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the acid-fast stain mentioned in the text?

<p>To identify TB (mycobacteria) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when aggressive gram-negative bacteria die, according to the text?

<p>They release endotoxins from the outer membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is prescribing tetracycline effective for a male complaining of a burning sensation when peeing, as per the information provided?

<p>It neutralizes endotoxins released by gram-negative bacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of teichoic acid in gram-positive bacteria?

<p>It provides protection against antibiotics and macrophages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some antibiotics target ribosomes?

<p>To stop the production of proteins in bacteria. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes it difficult to treat bacteria with a sugar coating on the outside?

<p>The presence of high negative charge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the presence of an outer membrane used to distinguish between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

<p>It makes it hard for antibiotics to penetrate the bacteria. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature of gram-positive bacteria causes crystal violet to stick well with them?

<p>The presence of teichoic acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does ampicillin go right through gram-positive bacteria?

<p>The absence of an outer membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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