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Which of the following bacterial classification methods requires the use of antibodies?
Which of the following bacterial classification methods requires the use of antibodies?
- PCR analysis
- Serotyping (correct)
- Metabolic signature analysis
- DNA hybridization
A bacterium is suspected to be the cause of a food poisoning outbreak, but it's difficult to culture in the lab. Which classification method would be MOST suitable for identifying the bacteria?
A bacterium is suspected to be the cause of a food poisoning outbreak, but it's difficult to culture in the lab. Which classification method would be MOST suitable for identifying the bacteria?
- Serotyping using a wide range of known antibodies
- Metabolic signature analysis, focusing on nutrient requirements
- Analysis of genetic material via PCR (correct)
- Culturing on various media to induce growth for metabolic analysis
A researcher aims to classify a new bacterial isolate based on its oxygen requirements and the byproducts it produces during metabolism. Which classification method is being employed?
A researcher aims to classify a new bacterial isolate based on its oxygen requirements and the byproducts it produces during metabolism. Which classification method is being employed?
- Antigenic distinction
- Genetic analysis
- Metabolic signature analysis (correct)
- Serotyping
Which method of bacterial classification is MOST useful for distinguishing between different strains of E. coli, such as E. coli O157:H7?
Which method of bacterial classification is MOST useful for distinguishing between different strains of E. coli, such as E. coli O157:H7?
A clinical lab needs to rapidly identify a bacterial pathogen without needing to culture it. Which combination of bacterial classification methods offers the FASTEST and MOST DIRECT route to identification?
A clinical lab needs to rapidly identify a bacterial pathogen without needing to culture it. Which combination of bacterial classification methods offers the FASTEST and MOST DIRECT route to identification?
What characteristic is LEAST useful for categorizing bacteria?
What characteristic is LEAST useful for categorizing bacteria?
During bacterial cell division via binary fission, which event occurs first?
During bacterial cell division via binary fission, which event occurs first?
Which of the following correctly lists the three domains of life?
Which of the following correctly lists the three domains of life?
In the case presented, the patient was diagnosed with Nisseria Meningitidis. Based on the information, what is the most likely route of diagnosis?
In the case presented, the patient was diagnosed with Nisseria Meningitidis. Based on the information, what is the most likely route of diagnosis?
What is the primary function of dipicolinic acid in bacterial spores?
What is the primary function of dipicolinic acid in bacterial spores?
Which of the following characteristics is unique to Gram-positive bacteria regarding spore formation?
Which of the following characteristics is unique to Gram-positive bacteria regarding spore formation?
What is the significance of identifying Nisseria Meningitidis as a diplococci?
What is the significance of identifying Nisseria Meningitidis as a diplococci?
Which of the following factors contributes to the resistance of bacterial spores?
Which of the following factors contributes to the resistance of bacterial spores?
Which characteristic distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?
Which characteristic distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?
In the provided case study, what was a prominent symptom observed in the patient upon arrival at the emergency room?
In the provided case study, what was a prominent symptom observed in the patient upon arrival at the emergency room?
A bacterium is found to be resistant to multiple antibiotics. What categorization parameter would this information fall under?
A bacterium is found to be resistant to multiple antibiotics. What categorization parameter would this information fall under?
If a newly discovered bacterium is able to both ferment sugars and lyse erythrocytes, which broader category does this fall into for characterization?
If a newly discovered bacterium is able to both ferment sugars and lyse erythrocytes, which broader category does this fall into for characterization?
Based on the information provided, which genera are known for their capacity to form spores?
Based on the information provided, which genera are known for their capacity to form spores?
A researcher is trying to classify a bacterium based on its physical appearance under a microscope and how it grows in a petri dish. Which two major classifications are they primarily using?
A researcher is trying to classify a bacterium based on its physical appearance under a microscope and how it grows in a petri dish. Which two major classifications are they primarily using?
What term describes the transition of a bacterial cell from an active, growing state, to a dormant, resistant state?
What term describes the transition of a bacterial cell from an active, growing state, to a dormant, resistant state?
Considering the patient's symptoms and the mention of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which condition might be suspected?
Considering the patient's symptoms and the mention of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which condition might be suspected?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT a typical difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT a typical difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
A scientist discovers a new single-celled organism. Initial analysis reveals it lacks a nuclear membrane and has a circular DNA chromosome. Which domain of life does this organism most likely belong to?
A scientist discovers a new single-celled organism. Initial analysis reveals it lacks a nuclear membrane and has a circular DNA chromosome. Which domain of life does this organism most likely belong to?
Why is understanding the differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes crucial for developing new antibacterial drugs?
Why is understanding the differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes crucial for developing new antibacterial drugs?
A researcher is studying a bacterium and finds that it is susceptible to beta-lactam antibiotics. What cellular structure is most likely being targeted by this antibiotic?
A researcher is studying a bacterium and finds that it is susceptible to beta-lactam antibiotics. What cellular structure is most likely being targeted by this antibiotic?
Which of the following antibiotics would likely be least effective against a eukaryotic fungal infection?
Which of the following antibiotics would likely be least effective against a eukaryotic fungal infection?
A microbiologist is examining a cell under a microscope and observes that it contains 70S ribosomes. Which of the following is a valid conclusion?
A microbiologist is examining a cell under a microscope and observes that it contains 70S ribosomes. Which of the following is a valid conclusion?
A bacterial cell is undergoing binary fission. What is the direct result of this process?
A bacterial cell is undergoing binary fission. What is the direct result of this process?
Which cellular process is directly affected by the absence of mitochondria in prokaryotic cells?
Which cellular process is directly affected by the absence of mitochondria in prokaryotic cells?
How does the organization of genetic material differ substantially between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
How does the organization of genetic material differ substantially between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Why is the presence or absence of sterols in the cytoplasmic membrane a key differentiating factor between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
Why is the presence or absence of sterols in the cytoplasmic membrane a key differentiating factor between eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
What is the primary function of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the primary function of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the role of porins found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the role of porins found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria?
A bacterium uses a Type III secretion system. What is the primary function of this system?
A bacterium uses a Type III secretion system. What is the primary function of this system?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of bacterial capsules?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of bacterial capsules?
What is a significant concern associated with biofilms in a clinical setting?
What is a significant concern associated with biofilms in a clinical setting?
How do flagella contribute to the pathogenicity of bacteria?
How do flagella contribute to the pathogenicity of bacteria?
What is the role of IL-1, IL-6 and TNF (cytokines) when released from macrophages and dendritic cells due to LPS stimulation?
What is the role of IL-1, IL-6 and TNF (cytokines) when released from macrophages and dendritic cells due to LPS stimulation?
What condition is caused by lipooligosaccharide (LOS) shed from Neisseria spp.?
What condition is caused by lipooligosaccharide (LOS) shed from Neisseria spp.?
What characterises the structure of proteins found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria?
What characterises the structure of proteins found in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria?
Surface rendering of a Type III secretion system is best described as?
Surface rendering of a Type III secretion system is best described as?
What is the primary function of slime layers, a type of glycocalyx, produced by some bacteria?
What is the primary function of slime layers, a type of glycocalyx, produced by some bacteria?
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa problematic in the context of biofilm formation on medical devices?
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa problematic in the context of biofilm formation on medical devices?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Helicobacter pylori that contributes to its pathogenicity?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Helicobacter pylori that contributes to its pathogenicity?
How does the bacterial capsule contribute to immune evasion?
How does the bacterial capsule contribute to immune evasion?
In Gram-negative bacteria, what molecular component is responsible for inducing fever?
In Gram-negative bacteria, what molecular component is responsible for inducing fever?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plasmids?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plasmids?
Why is the bacterial ribosome (70S) a major drug target?
Why is the bacterial ribosome (70S) a major drug target?
What is the primary function of the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane?
What is the primary function of the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane?
Why are repetitive structures in bacterial cell walls significant?
Why are repetitive structures in bacterial cell walls significant?
What is the role of lysozyme in protecting against bacterial infections?
What is the role of lysozyme in protecting against bacterial infections?
What is the function of teichoic acids in Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the function of teichoic acids in Gram-positive bacteria?
How do lipoteichoic acids contribute to the virulence of Gram-positive bacteria?
How do lipoteichoic acids contribute to the virulence of Gram-positive bacteria?
What makes the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria a significant permeability barrier?
What makes the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria a significant permeability barrier?
What is the primary role of the periplasmic space in Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the primary role of the periplasmic space in Gram-negative bacteria?
Which bacterial structure is unique to bacteria and a key target for antibiotics?
Which bacterial structure is unique to bacteria and a key target for antibiotics?
What is the key difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria cell walls?
What is the key difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria cell walls?
What is the component of the Gram-negative outer membrane that acts as a permeability barrier?
What is the component of the Gram-negative outer membrane that acts as a permeability barrier?
What is the function of teichoic and lipoteichoic acids?
What is the function of teichoic and lipoteichoic acids?
What is the significance of transcription and translation being coupled in bacteria?
What is the significance of transcription and translation being coupled in bacteria?
Which statement accurately describes the role of peptidoglycan (PTG) in bacterial cells?
Which statement accurately describes the role of peptidoglycan (PTG) in bacterial cells?
Flashcards
Difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
Difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes have a nucleus; prokaryotes do not.
Three domains of life
Three domains of life
Bacteria, Archaea (prokaryotes), Eukarya.
Bacterial chromosome
Bacterial chromosome
Single, circular, double-stranded DNA molecule.
Ribosome sizes
Ribosome sizes
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Cell wall function
Cell wall function
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Eukaryotic cell structures
Eukaryotic cell structures
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Size comparison
Size comparison
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Reproduction in Prokaryotes
Reproduction in Prokaryotes
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Eukaryotic reproduction modes
Eukaryotic reproduction modes
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Respiration in Prokaryotes
Respiration in Prokaryotes
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Bacterial Classification
Bacterial Classification
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Metabolic Signature
Metabolic Signature
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Serotyping
Serotyping
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E. coli O157:H7
E. coli O157:H7
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DNA Hybridization
DNA Hybridization
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Binary Fission
Binary Fission
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Spores
Spores
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Calcium Dipicolinate
Calcium Dipicolinate
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Gram-positive Spores
Gram-positive Spores
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Bacillus and Clostridium
Bacillus and Clostridium
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Vegetative State
Vegetative State
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Penicillin G
Penicillin G
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
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Plasmids
Plasmids
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Bacterial ribosome
Bacterial ribosome
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Cytoplasmic membrane
Cytoplasmic membrane
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Peptidoglycan
Peptidoglycan
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Gram-positive bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
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Lysozyme
Lysozyme
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Teichoic acids
Teichoic acids
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Lipoteichoic acids
Lipoteichoic acids
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Outer membrane
Outer membrane
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Periplasmic space
Periplasmic space
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Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
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Transcription and translation coupling
Transcription and translation coupling
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Selective advantage of plasmids
Selective advantage of plasmids
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Yersinia pestis
Yersinia pestis
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Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia
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Nisseria meningitidis
Nisseria meningitidis
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Prokaryotes
Prokaryotes
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Bacterial Morphology
Bacterial Morphology
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Colony Configuration
Colony Configuration
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Gram Staining
Gram Staining
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Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance
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Bacterial Size
Bacterial Size
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LPS
LPS
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Cytokines
Cytokines
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
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Porins
Porins
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Type III secretion system
Type III secretion system
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Biofilm
Biofilm
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Capsules
Capsules
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Flagella
Flagella
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Antigenic determinants
Antigenic determinants
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Endotoxin effects
Endotoxin effects
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Slime layers
Slime layers
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Immunity production
Immunity production
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Hydrophilic antibiotics
Hydrophilic antibiotics
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Study Notes
Bacterial Classification, Structure, and Replication
- Bacteria, archaea, and eukarya are the three domains of life
- Prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) differ from eukaryotes.
- Bacteria have a single, double-stranded, circular chromosome (approx. 5 million base pairs)
- Eukaryotes possess a larger, 80S, ribosome whereas bacteria have a smaller 70S ribosome.
- Most bacteria have a cell wall that surrounds their plasma membrane, providing protection
- Bacteria have two types, Gram-positive and gram negative
- Gram-positive cells have a thick cell wall containing peptidoglycan
- Gram-negative cells have a thin cell wall with an outer membrane with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Differences Between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
- Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
- Prokaryotic cells do not contain these organelles
- Eukaryotic cells typically have a larger size (5+μm) compared to prokaryotic cells (0.5-3 μm)
- Bacteria reproduce asexually through binary fission, where one cell splits into two
- Cell walls in eukaryotes is usually absent. Cell walls in prokaryotes (bacteria) is present in most cases
Bacterial Classification
- Bacteria can be classified based on macroscopic appearance (color, size, shape, and odor)
- Bacteria can be classified based on antibiotic resistance, fermentation characteristics, hemolytic properties, or if they hydrolyze lipids.
- Bacteria differ microscopically in size and basic morphology such as cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod-shaped), spirilla (spiral-shaped), and spirochetes (flexible spiral-shaped)
- Different shapes and groupings (e.g., chains, clusters) can be observed
Bacterial Structure (Cytoplasmic)
- The bacterial chromosome is a single circular DNA molecule in a region called the nucleoid.
- Plasmids are small circular extrachromosomal DNA molecules that carry information useful for survival
- Bacteria have 70S ribosomes—a significant target of antibiotics
- The prokaryotic cytoplasmic membrane is crucial for energy production, transport, and secretion.
Bacterial Structure (External)
- Capsules are protective carbohydrate layers and/or slime layers, which are protective structures that are often poor antigens. Biofilm communities of microorganisms are resistant to antimicrobials
- Fimbriae and pili are hair-like appendages used for attachment
- Flagella are used for motility
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Explore bacterial classification methods, including antibody use, metabolic byproducts, and strain differentiation. Focus on rapid identification techniques and the three domains of life. Identify the least useful characteristics for categorizing bacteria.
