Medical Microbiology Chapter 7 Quiz
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What is the relationship between commensal bacteria and the host?

  • Predation
  • Competition
  • Parasitism
  • Mutualism (correct)
  • What is the main characteristic of non-pathogenic bacteria?

  • They can multiply in the host tissue causing disease
  • They obtain food from dead or decaying organic matter
  • They live on external or internal surfaces without causing disease (correct)
  • They require a living host to obtain nutrients
  • Which type of bacteria obtain nutrients from living hosts, causing them harm?

  • Commensal bacteria
  • Non-pathogenic bacteria
  • Pathogenic bacteria (correct)
  • Saprophytic bacteria
  • What do saprophytic bacteria obtain food from?

    <p>Dead or decaying organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria live freely in nature and obtain food from dead or decaying organic matter?

    <p>Saprophytic bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bacteria-Host Relationships

    • Commensal bacteria live on or in the host without causing harm or benefit.
    • Non-pathogenic bacteria do not cause disease in the host and are harmless.

    Types of Bacteria

    • Parasitic bacteria obtain nutrients from living hosts, causing them harm or disease.
    • Saprophytic bacteria obtain food from dead or decaying organic matter.

    Note: These notes focus on the key facts and relationships between bacteria and hosts, as well as the characteristics of different types of bacteria.

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    Test your knowledge of Chapter 7: Host-Parasite Relationship and Bacterial Nutrition from the course EDPT 211, taught by Prof. Dr. Noha Mohammed Afifi at Qassim University's College of Medical Rehabilitation.

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