Biology Chapter 1-3 Overview

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What is a major disadvantage of using broad-spectrum antimicrobials?

They are effective against a wide range of pathogens.

They require identification of the pathogen.

They tend to be less effective in treating acute diseases.

They can lead to dysbiosis by disrupting normal microbiota. (correct)

What defines synergistic interaction among antimicrobial medications?

The medications have no effect on each other.

The medications are identical in function.

The medications counteract each other's effects.

The medications enhance each other's effects. (correct)

How does penicillin primarily exert its antibacterial effect?

It inhibits enzymes responsible for cell wall production. (correct)

It interferes with DNA replication.

It blocks the synthesis of cell membranes.

It disrupts protein synthesis.

What is a characteristic of narrow-spectrum antimicrobials?

They are less likely to disrupt normal microbiota. Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism allows bacteria to resist the effects of antibiotics through genetic sharing?

Horizontal gene transfer. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) refer to?

The lowest concentration of drug that prevents bacterial growth. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion test?

It assesses susceptibility based on the diffusion of antibiotics in agar. Signup and view all the answers

What common issue arises with the interpretation of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) results?

It often indicates whether a bacteria is cidal or static. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the difference between bacteriostatic and bactericidal chemicals?

Bacteriostatic chemicals inhibit growth reversibly, while bactericidal chemicals kill irreversibly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pasteurization?

To briefly heat food to reduce spoilage and eliminate pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

Which biosafety level involves pathogens that are lethal but have treatment options?

Bio Safety 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical classification is designed to destroy all microbes, including endospores, but not prions?

Sterilant Signup and view all the answers

What does selective toxicity refer to in the context of antibiotics?

The design of drugs that target the pathogen while minimizing damage to the host. Signup and view all the answers

Which disinfectant is characterized by destroying most viruses, fungi, and vegetative cells but does not affect endospores?

Intermediate-level disinfectant Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic index in pharmacology?

The ratio between the lethal dose and the effective dose of a drug. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of action for bacteriostatic agents?

They inhibit bacterial growth without killing the organisms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason antimicrobials are more effective against Gram-positive bacteria compared to Gram-negative bacteria?

Antimicrobials target peptidoglycan, which is more abundant in Gram-positive bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about archaeal cell walls is true?

They may consist of pseudomurein instead of peptidoglycan. Signup and view all the answers

What role does lysozyme play in targeting bacterial cells?

It destroys glycan chains in the cell wall. Signup and view all the answers

What type of structure is a capsule in bacterial cells?

A well-organized layer made of polysaccharides. Signup and view all the answers

How do flagella aid in bacterial locomotion?

By spinning in a rotary fashion. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacterial flagellation is characterized by a single flagellum?

Monotrichous Signup and view all the answers

What structure is primarily responsible for the stability of archaeal cell membranes?

Sterols Signup and view all the answers

What is a common function of both the slime layer and capsules in bacteria?

They help in the attachment to surfaces. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Robert Hooke described the common bread mold
Coined the term "cell"
Antony van Leeuwenhoek ground lenses to view clothes, then investigated a drop of lake water
Described "wee animalcules" and "cavorting beasties"
Louis Pasteur discovered that air has microorganisms
Robert Koch established a connection between bacteria and disease
Koch's postulates:
- Microorganisms must be present in every case of the disease but absent from healthy organisms
- The suspected microbe must be isolated and grown in a pure culture
- The same disease results when the isolated microbe is put into a healthy host
- The same microbe must be isolated from the new host
Classification of microbes (comparing 16S RNA sequence): Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus or organelles
Eukaryotes have organelles and a nucleus

Chapter 2-3 - Microscopy and Cell Structure

Principles of light microscopy: bright-field, dark-field, phase-contrast, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy
Light passes through a specimen and magnifying lenses
Electron microscopy uses electrons instead of light, providing higher resolution and allowing for examination of internal structures

Additional Information

Simple stains use a single stain to visualize cell morphology (size, shape, arrangement)
Differential stains differentiate cell types (Gram-positive vs. Gram-negative, acid-fast)
Endospore stains highlight dormant, resistant structures in some bacteria
Bacterial cell walls have unique structures (Gram-positive vs. Gram-negative)
Mycoplasma species lack cell walls
Archaea have unique cell wall compositions without peptidoglycan
Flagella and pili are used for motility. Flagella rotate, pili twitch and glide

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