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Which type of transmission involves contact with inanimate objects?
Which type of transmission involves contact with inanimate objects?
- Indirect Transmission (correct)
- Vehicle Transmission
- Insect Vector Transmission
- Direct Transmission
What role does resilience play in disease transmission?
What role does resilience play in disease transmission?
- Enhances the spreading of pathogens (correct)
- Increases the likelihood of environmental stresses
- Reduces the chances of pathogen survival
- Limits reproduction of the pathogen
Which of the following is an example of insect vector transmission?
Which of the following is an example of insect vector transmission?
- Sneezing in close proximity
- Touching a infected surface
- Sharing food with an infected person
- A raccoon transmitting a disease to a human (correct)
How are biomacromolecules typically structured in cells?
How are biomacromolecules typically structured in cells?
Which of the following statements about direct transmission is true?
Which of the following statements about direct transmission is true?
What type of pathogens can exist in both animals and humans?
What type of pathogens can exist in both animals and humans?
What distinguishes an epidemic from an endemic disease?
What distinguishes an epidemic from an endemic disease?
Which route of transmission is NOT commonly associated with zoonotic pathogens?
Which route of transmission is NOT commonly associated with zoonotic pathogens?
What is a significant factor that makes influenza more severe in winter?
What is a significant factor that makes influenza more severe in winter?
Which method of transmission describes the passage of pathogens from a mother to her fetus?
Which method of transmission describes the passage of pathogens from a mother to her fetus?
What characterizes a quaternary structure in proteins?
What characterizes a quaternary structure in proteins?
Which component is NOT a function of lipids?
Which component is NOT a function of lipids?
What is the structure of a phospholipid?
What is the structure of a phospholipid?
Which feature of phospholipids allows them to form selectively permeable membranes?
Which feature of phospholipids allows them to form selectively permeable membranes?
What type of bond is primarily responsible for the linkage between sulfur groups in proteins?
What type of bond is primarily responsible for the linkage between sulfur groups in proteins?
Which age groups are considered to have potential immunocompromisation affecting their ability to handle viruses?
Which age groups are considered to have potential immunocompromisation affecting their ability to handle viruses?
What factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the level of immunocompetence?
What factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the level of immunocompetence?
What is a potential effect of human activity on exposure to disease vectors?
What is a potential effect of human activity on exposure to disease vectors?
Which statement about climate change and disease vectors is accurate?
Which statement about climate change and disease vectors is accurate?
Which function do biomacromolecules NOT perform in a microbial context?
Which function do biomacromolecules NOT perform in a microbial context?
How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells?
How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells?
Which statement about viruses is correct?
Which statement about viruses is correct?
What is NOT true regarding the replication methods of prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is NOT true regarding the replication methods of prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the primary composition of a biofilm?
What is the primary composition of a biofilm?
How does a capsule differ from a biofilm?
How does a capsule differ from a biofilm?
What advantage does living in a biofilm provide to cells?
What advantage does living in a biofilm provide to cells?
Which statement about quorum sensing is correct?
Which statement about quorum sensing is correct?
What role do exopolysaccharides play in biofilms?
What role do exopolysaccharides play in biofilms?
Which of these best describes a strict anaerobe?
Which of these best describes a strict anaerobe?
What type of environment do strict aerobes require?
What type of environment do strict aerobes require?
What is a characteristic feature of biofilms in terms of structure?
What is a characteristic feature of biofilms in terms of structure?
The term 'facultative microbe' refers to an organism that:
The term 'facultative microbe' refers to an organism that:
Which function is primarily associated with the capsule of a microbial cell?
Which function is primarily associated with the capsule of a microbial cell?
What is the primary significance of endospores for bacteria in stressful environments?
What is the primary significance of endospores for bacteria in stressful environments?
Which environmental factor predominantly stimulates biofilm formation in bacteria?
Which environmental factor predominantly stimulates biofilm formation in bacteria?
How do signal molecules affect the formation of biofilms?
How do signal molecules affect the formation of biofilms?
What role does quorum sensing have in bacterial populations?
What role does quorum sensing have in bacterial populations?
What characteristic of endospores contributes to their resistance against antibiotics?
What characteristic of endospores contributes to their resistance against antibiotics?
Which of the following conditions would most likely trigger endospore formation?
Which of the following conditions would most likely trigger endospore formation?
What is one of the primary roles of biofilms in chronic infections?
What is one of the primary roles of biofilms in chronic infections?
How do endospores impact the transmission of pathogenic bacteria?
How do endospores impact the transmission of pathogenic bacteria?
What external condition can enhance the virulence of a biofilm?
What external condition can enhance the virulence of a biofilm?
What is a major factor contributing to the persistence of infections caused by endospore-forming bacteria?
What is a major factor contributing to the persistence of infections caused by endospore-forming bacteria?
Flashcards
Zoonotic Pathogen
Zoonotic Pathogen
A pathogen that can infect animals, insects, and humans.
Reservoir
Reservoir
A source of a pathogen.
Carrier
Carrier
A person who harbors a pathogen without showing symptoms.
Vector-borne illness portal
Vector-borne illness portal
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Route of Entry (Respiratory)
Route of Entry (Respiratory)
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Immunocompromised Individuals
Immunocompromised Individuals
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Host Factors (Susceptibility)
Host Factors (Susceptibility)
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Pathogen Exposure
Pathogen Exposure
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Emerging/Re-emerging Diseases
Emerging/Re-emerging Diseases
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Climate Change & Vectors
Climate Change & Vectors
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Microbial Biomacromolecules
Microbial Biomacromolecules
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Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
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Virus Replication
Virus Replication
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Indirect Transmission
Indirect Transmission
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Vehicle Transmission
Vehicle Transmission
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Insect Vector
Insect Vector
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Direct Transmission
Direct Transmission
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Resilience & Disease Transmission
Resilience & Disease Transmission
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Quaternary Structure
Quaternary Structure
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Disulfide Bond
Disulfide Bond
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Ionic Bond (Protein Structure)
Ionic Bond (Protein Structure)
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Fatty Acids (Lipids)
Fatty Acids (Lipids)
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Phospholipids
Phospholipids
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Strict Aerobe
Strict Aerobe
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Facultative Microbe
Facultative Microbe
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Microaerophile
Microaerophile
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Strict Anaerobe
Strict Anaerobe
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Biofilm
Biofilm
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Exopolysaccharide Matrix
Exopolysaccharide Matrix
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Biofilm vs. Capsule
Biofilm vs. Capsule
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Biofilm Advantage: Resistance
Biofilm Advantage: Resistance
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Biofilm Advantage: Cooperation
Biofilm Advantage: Cooperation
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Quorum Sensing
Quorum Sensing
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Endospore Formation
Endospore Formation
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What triggers endospore formation?
What triggers endospore formation?
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How do biofilms contribute to virulence?
How do biofilms contribute to virulence?
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How do endospores contribute to pathogenesis?
How do endospores contribute to pathogenesis?
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What is the role of ATP in microbial metabolism?
What is the role of ATP in microbial metabolism?
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What are some external energy sources for microbes?
What are some external energy sources for microbes?
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What are some immediately available energy sources for microbes?
What are some immediately available energy sources for microbes?
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How are energy carriers used in growth processes?
How are energy carriers used in growth processes?
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Study Notes
General Microbiology
- Microbiology is the study of microorganisms.
- Microorganisms are ubiquitous (present everywhere).
- They have diverse roles, including beneficial and harmful.
- Different types of microbes exist, including bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, and viruses.
Microbial Structures and Biomacromolecules
- Biomacromolecules are crucial to microbial structure and function.
- Examples include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- Microbes utilize these to perform different functions.
- Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Modes of Transmission
- Pathogens can be transmitted directly or indirectly.
- Direct transmission involves direct contact.
- Indirect transmission involves fomites, vectors, or vehicles.
- Routes include oral, respiratory, genital, and vertical transmission.
Microbial Growth
- Microbial growth depends on environmental factors (temperature, pH, oxygen).
- Bacteria reproduce through binary fission.
- There are different growth phases (lag, log, stationary, death).
Pathogens
- Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms.
- They can be primary (cause disease in healthy individuals) or opportunistic (cause disease in immunocompromised individuals).
- Koch postulates are used to determine if a microbe is the causative agent of disease.
Biofilms and Endospores
- Biofilms are complex communities of microbes.
- Formation is influenced by cell density and environmental conditions.
- Endospores are dormant structures that enhance bacterial survival.
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