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Which category of microorganisms lacks cell membranes, cytoplasm, and the machinery for synthesizing macromolecules?
Which category of microorganisms lacks cell membranes, cytoplasm, and the machinery for synthesizing macromolecules?
- Bacteria
- Viruses (correct)
- Fungi
- Protozoans
What confers protection, antigenicity, and stimulates certain pathologic responses in bacteria?
What confers protection, antigenicity, and stimulates certain pathologic responses in bacteria?
- Flagellum
- Nucleoid
- Pili/fimbriae
- Bacterial cell wall (correct)
Which category of microorganisms grow as thread-like filaments (hyphae) and can cause infections in internal organs?
Which category of microorganisms grow as thread-like filaments (hyphae) and can cause infections in internal organs?
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Protozoans
- Fungi (correct)
Which category of microorganisms release enzymes to digest material externally and can cause superficial mycoses on the skin and hair?
Which category of microorganisms release enzymes to digest material externally and can cause superficial mycoses on the skin and hair?
Which category of microorganisms possess genetic material (DNA or RNA) but lack cell membranes, cytoplasm, and the machinery for synthesizing macromolecules?
Which category of microorganisms possess genetic material (DNA or RNA) but lack cell membranes, cytoplasm, and the machinery for synthesizing macromolecules?
Which category of microorganisms are prokaryotes and lack a distinct nucleus?
Which category of microorganisms are prokaryotes and lack a distinct nucleus?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to classify bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to classify bacteria?
Which of the following is a method used to identify viruses?
Which of the following is a method used to identify viruses?
Which genus is responsible for causing malaria?
Which genus is responsible for causing malaria?
What is the most prevalent region for infections caused by protozoa?
What is the most prevalent region for infections caused by protozoa?
Which of the following is NOT used for the identification of bacteria below genus level?
Which of the following is NOT used for the identification of bacteria below genus level?
Which body sites are normally sterile?
Which body sites are normally sterile?
What is the significance of an isolate from a certain body site?
What is the significance of an isolate from a certain body site?
What is the time required for conventional microbiological diagnosis to achieve results?
What is the time required for conventional microbiological diagnosis to achieve results?
Which diagnostic technique does not require culture?
Which diagnostic technique does not require culture?
What is the definition of an opportunistic infection?
What is the definition of an opportunistic infection?
What is the difference between acute and chronic infection?
What is the difference between acute and chronic infection?
What is the most common cause of infection-related death in the USA and Europe?
What is the most common cause of infection-related death in the USA and Europe?
True or false: Viruses are considered living organisms because they possess genetic material and cell membranes.
True or false: Viruses are considered living organisms because they possess genetic material and cell membranes.
True or false: Bacteria are eukaryotes and have a distinct nucleus.
True or false: Bacteria are eukaryotes and have a distinct nucleus.
True or false: Fungi can cause infections in internal organs and are part of normal body flora.
True or false: Fungi can cause infections in internal organs and are part of normal body flora.
True or false: Cryptococcus is a genus of bacteria.
True or false: Cryptococcus is a genus of bacteria.
True or false: Plasmodium falciparum is the species responsible for causing malaria.
True or false: Plasmodium falciparum is the species responsible for causing malaria.
True or false: Bacterial strains are genetic variants or subspecies.
True or false: Bacterial strains are genetic variants or subspecies.
True or false: Lower respiratory tract infections tend to be less severe than upper respiratory tract infections.
True or false: Lower respiratory tract infections tend to be less severe than upper respiratory tract infections.
True or false: Pneumonia is the most common cause of infection-related death in the USA and Europe.
True or false: Pneumonia is the most common cause of infection-related death in the USA and Europe.
True or false: Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs and rarely spreads to other sites in the body.
True or false: Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs and rarely spreads to other sites in the body.
True or false: Tubercles in tuberculosis may heal spontaneously and become fibrotic or calcified.
True or false: Tubercles in tuberculosis may heal spontaneously and become fibrotic or calcified.
