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Which group of mycobacteria grows slowly, does not produce pigment, forms smooth colonies, and is resistant to isoniazid?
Which group of mycobacteria grows slowly, does not produce pigment, forms smooth colonies, and is resistant to isoniazid?
- Group 1
- Group 2
- Group 4
- Group 3 (correct)
What is the habitat for Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What is the habitat for Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
- Forests
- Marine environments
- Air
- Soil and water (correct)
Which species of mycobacteria has been implicated in epizootics of bovine mastitis?
Which species of mycobacteria has been implicated in epizootics of bovine mastitis?
- Mycobacterium fortuitum (correct)
- Mycobacterium avium
- Mycobacterium leprae
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which term is derived from the small granulomatous nodules seen in advanced infections by M.tuberculosis or M.bovis?
Which term is derived from the small granulomatous nodules seen in advanced infections by M.tuberculosis or M.bovis?
Which subgroup of mycobacteria are classified as rapid growers and mature in less than one week at specified temperatures?
Which subgroup of mycobacteria are classified as rapid growers and mature in less than one week at specified temperatures?
What type of parasites are M.avium, M.bovis, and M.fortuitum classified as?
What type of parasites are M.avium, M.bovis, and M.fortuitum classified as?
What is the main reason for the slow growth and resistance of mycobacteria?
What is the main reason for the slow growth and resistance of mycobacteria?
Which of the following is a component of the lipid in mycobacteria?
Which of the following is a component of the lipid in mycobacteria?
Which group of mycobacteria produce a yellow pigment only when exposed to light?
Which group of mycobacteria produce a yellow pigment only when exposed to light?
Which of the following mycobacteria can cause pulmonary disease in humans?
Which of the following mycobacteria can cause pulmonary disease in humans?
What is the main characteristic of the scotochromogenic group of mycobacteria?
What is the main characteristic of the scotochromogenic group of mycobacteria?
What is the characteristic shape of mycobacteria?
What is the characteristic shape of mycobacteria?
