Medical Microbiology Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a method of identification in medical microbiology?

PCR

Phenotypic methods

Genotypic methods

Microarray (correct)

What is the aim of laboratory diagnosis in medical microbiology?

Identifying modes of transmission of pathogens

Identifying medically important bacteria and fungi (correct)

Identifying diseases and pathogenesis

Identifying treatment and prophylaxis

Which of the following is a characteristic of gram-negative bacteria?

Gram positive

Bacilli (correct)

Gram negative

Cocci

Which of the following is NOT a step in laboratory diagnosis?

Radiological examination Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of Medical Microbiology:

Medical microbiology = Study of the characteristics of pathogens, their modes of transmission, diseases and pathogenesis Laboratory diagnosis = Identifying medically important bacteria and Fungi using microbiological procedures for diagnosis of infectious diseases Phenotypic methods = Methods of identification based on observable characteristics Serological reactions = A step in laboratory diagnosis that involves reactions of serum antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of biochemical tests in laboratory diagnosis?

Identification of bacterial characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps in laboratory diagnosis with their descriptions:

Specimen collection = The first step in laboratory diagnosis Microscopic examination = This step involves direct smear culture and macroscopic examination Biochemical reactions = This process is used to identify different bacteria based on their biochemical activities Cultivation of the specimen = This step involves growing the specimen in a controlled environment for further examination Signup and view all the answers

Match the following methods of identification with their descriptions:

Phenotypic methods = Identification based on observable characteristics Genotypic methods = Identification based on genetic characteristics PCR = A genotypic method that amplifies a specific DNA target Sequencing = A genotypic method that determines the precise order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of bacteria classification:

Gram Positive = A type of bacteria that retains the crystal violet stain used in Gram staining Gram Negative = A type of bacteria that does not retain the crystal violet stain Cocci = Spherical shaped bacteria Bacilli = Rod shaped bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in the context of Medical Microbiology Lab 1:

Medical microbiology = Study of the characteristics of pathogens, their modes of transmission, diseases and pathogenesis Bacteria = One of the types of pathogens studied in medical microbiology Fungi = Another type of pathogen studied in medical microbiology Diagnosis = Identifying the disease or condition from its signs and symptoms Signup and view all the answers