Microbial Classification and Bacterial Morphology
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Which of the following antibacterial agents specifically inhibits the enzyme DNA gyrase?

  • Trimethoprim
  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Rifampicin
  • Quinolones (correct)

    • Which compound serves as a precursor for folic acid synthesis and is essential for nucleic acid synthesis?

  • Acetyl-CoA
  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) (correct)
  • Dihydrofolic acid

    • What is the primary purpose of antimicrobial prophylaxis?

  • To cure ongoing infections
  • To treat symptoms of infection
  • To prevent infection before symptoms appear (correct)
  • To enhance immune response after infection

    • Which of the following mechanisms leads to the production of enzymes that can deactivate antibiotics like penicillin?

    <p>Inactivating enzyme production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which group of patients is prophylactic antibiotics recommended before dental or surgical treatment to prevent infective endocarditis?

    <p>Patients with heart diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sulfonamides in relation to folic acid synthesis in microbial cells?

    <p>They compete with PABA for an enzyme involved in folic acid synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of antimicrobial resistance, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>Resistance often results from the presence of inactivating enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pathogen prophylaxis is specifically indicated for patients with chronic respiratory diseases?

    <p>Prophylaxis against infections during surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about facultative anaerobes is accurate?

    <p>They can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes microaerophilic bacteria from other types?

    <p>They need only a very small concentration of oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines the nature of endotoxins?

    <p>Endotoxins are released when the bacterial cell disintegrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic about bacterial pigments is true?

    <p>Both pigments support bacterial respiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimal temperature range for the growth of many bacteria?

    <p>37 °C is often the optimal temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which microorganisms can alter their enzyme function to resist drugs?

    <p>By developing an enzyme that functions independently of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which advantage is associated with the use of antimicrobial combinations?

    <p>Effective treatment of severe mixed infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism describes the sequential blocking of a microbial pathway through drug combinations?

    <p>Synergistic inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of using combination antimicrobial therapy?

    <p>Increased risk of drug interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can a microorganism alter its target to withstand the effects of a drug?

    <p>By changing the structure of the target receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the combination of amoxicillin with clavulanic acid enhance the effectiveness of treatment?

    <p>By inhibiting enzymes that destroy amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the term 'normal flora'?

    <p>Microorganisms that have a symbiotic relationship with the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a common characteristic of zoonotic infections?

    <p>They can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do microorganisms develop altered metabolic pathways to resist drug action?

    <p>By utilizing alternative substrates that bypass drug inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about broad-spectrum antibiotics is correct?

    <p>They can impact both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary mode of action for penicillin and cephalosporins?

    <p>Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is primarily used against gram-positive cocci such as staphylococci?

    <p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of antimicrobials targets the bacterial ribosome without harming human cells?

    <p>Aminoglycosides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes polymyxins highly toxic as antimicrobial agents?

    <p>Their narrow margin of selective toxicity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an ideal antimicrobial agent?

    <p>It should have selective toxicity for microorganisms only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism does chloramphenicol primarily utilize to inhibit bacterial growth?

    <p>Inhibition of protein synthesis on the 50S ribosomal subunit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics acts on the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes?

    <p>Tetracycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes narrow-spectrum antibiotics from broad-spectrum ones?

    <p>They are effective against either gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about ribosomal differences between bacteria and humans?

    <p>Bacteria have 70S ribosomes, whereas human cells have 80S ribosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary pathway of exit for pathogens through respiratory discharges?

    <p>As mucus droplets in the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of host-parasite interaction results in tissue invasion but shows no clinical signs of disease?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT relate to the host's response to infections?

    <p>Virulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of antiphagocytic factors in pathogenic bacteria?

    <p>They enable bacteria to evade the host's immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bactericidal drugs primarily function against bacteria?

    <p>By disrupting cell wall integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacterial virulence factor specifically aids in adhesion to host tissues?

    <p>Bacterial adhesins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?

    <p>Bactericidal drugs kill bacteria rapidly, whereas bacteriostatic drugs inhibit their multiplication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In zoonotic infections, which of the following is true?

    <p>They involve microorganisms that can be transmitted between animals and humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of bacterial virulence factors?

    <p>Activation of host defenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes an interaction between a host and pathogen where the pathogen multiplies without producing symptoms?

    <p>Subclinical infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component responsible for the rigidity of a bacterial cell wall?

    <p>Peptidoglycan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes Gram-positive bacteria from Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Thick peptidoglycan layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does lipopolysaccharide play in Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Major surface antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacterial cell can survive without a cell wall?

    <p>Mycoplasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to bacteria classified as L forms under specific conditions?

    <p>They can revert to their normal form without inhibitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of which acid is a characteristic feature of Gram-positive bacteria?

    <p>Teichoic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes Lipid A?

    <p>An important surface antigen in Gram-negative bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following agents disrupts RNA synthesis by interacting with RNA polymerase?

    <p>Rifampicin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of competitive inhibition, how do sulphonamides function as chemotherapeutic agents?

    <p>By binding to the active site of the enzyme involved in folic acid synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical and dental procedures?

    <p>To prevent infections in high-risk patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism allows bacteria to develop resistance by producing enzymes that can deactivate beta-lactam antibiotics?

    <p>Inactivating enzyme production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of patients is prophylactic antibiotic treatment indicated to prevent rheumatic fever?

    <p>Patients with heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of facultative anaerobic bacteria?

    <p>They can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the growth requirement of microaerophilic bacteria?

    <p>They require a moderate concentration of oxygen, less than atmospheric levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main feature distinguishing exotoxins from endotoxins?

    <p>Exotoxins are proteins, whereas endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimal temperature for bacterial growth according to the content provided?

    <p>37 °C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant danger posed by carriers of infectious diseases?

    <p>They do not show signs of infection yet spread the disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about bacterial pigments is true?

    <p>Exopigments affect the coloration of both the bacteria and the surrounding medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmission occurs when pathogens are spread through large respiratory droplets?

    <p>Direct transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of metabolic activity, which concentration of carbon dioxide can enhance the growth of some bacteria?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which portal of entry would be least likely for pathogens entering the body?

    <p>Musculoskeletal tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bacterial toxin is released only when the bacterial cell breaks down?

    <p>Endotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism's change in habitat can lead to urinary tract infections?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of bacterial pigments?

    <p>They contribute to metabolic processes and can influence respiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context does endocarditis typically occur following a dental procedure?

    <p>When normal flora enters the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a minimum temperature of 10 °C indicate about bacterial growth?

    <p>Bacteria cannot grow below this temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic defines a zoonotic infection?

    <p>It involves the transmission of microbes from animals to humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that differentiates symptomatic disease from asymptomatic infection?

    <p>The presence of clinical signs and symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding direct transmission mechanisms?

    <p>It can include respiratory droplets and fecal-oral routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can pathogenic bacteria multiply within a host after entering through a cut or burn?

    <p>Locally or spread systemically through tissues and blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common source of infection?

    <p>Sterile surgical instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of broad-spectrum antibiotics?

    <p>They exhibit activity against several types of microorganisms, both gram positive and gram negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics primarily interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis?

    <p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are polymyxins considered to be highly toxic?

    <p>They disrupt the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane, affecting cellular integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism enables certain antibiotics to selectively inhibit bacterial protein synthesis?

    <p>They exploit differences in bacterial and human ribosomal structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the action of bacteriostatic drugs?

    <p>They inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of tetracyclines as antibiotics?

    <p>Interference with bacterial protein synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of antimicrobials primarily acts on the 50S subunit of bacterial ribosomes?

    <p>Chloramphenicol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of selective toxicity in antimicrobial agents?

    <p>It allows for killing harmful bacteria without harming host cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics has a narrow spectrum of activity?

    <p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes a major failure of antimicrobial therapy?

    <p>Bacteria can regrow when the drug is discontinued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Microbial Classification

    • Microorganisms are divided into eukaryotes (containing a membrane-bound nucleus) and prokaryotes (lacking a nuclear membrane).
    • Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus, a nucleolus, and a nuclear membrane. Their chromosomes are more than one, and their cytoplasm contains sterols. Ribosomes are 80S, and they reproduce by mitosis (e.g., fungi).
    • Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and a nuclear membrane. They have one chromosome, lack sterols in their cytoplasm, and have 70S ribosomes. Reproduction occurs via binary fission (e.g., bacteria and rickettsia).

    Bacterial Morphology

    • Bacteria are small, unicellular prokaryotes with rigid cell walls. They multiply via binary fission.
    • Gram staining divides bacteria into two groups based on how they react to the staining process.
      • Gram-positive bacteria retain the primary stain.
      • Gram-negative bacteria lose the primary stain and take the counterstain (red).
    • Cell wall structure.
      • Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer (50-60% of the cell wall thickness), and teichoic acids.
      • Gram-negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer (5-10% of the cell wall thickness) and an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharides.
    • Other components:
      • Lipoproteins
      • Outer membrane
      • Polysaccharide O antigen (part of LPS, Lipid A)
      • Periplasmic space

    Function of the Bacterial Cell Wall

    • Cell wall preservation and osmotic sensitivity.
    • Gram-positive/negative staining reaction differentiation
    • Antigenicity.
    • Toxicity (Gram-negative endotoxin).
    • Targeting for antibiotics.

    Bacterial Cell Components

    • Cytoplasmic membrane: Semi-permeable double layer composed of phospholipids and proteins.
      • Selective permeability and transport
      • Energy production (respiration)
      • Excretion of enzymes and toxins
      • Synthesis of cell wall components
    • Mesosomes: Infoldings of the cytoplasmic membrane, involved in cell division, protein secretion, and respiration.

    Cytoplasmic Components, Extracellular Structures, and Appendages

    • Nucleoid: DNA concentrated in cytoplasm, no nucleus or nucleolus.
    • Plasmid: Extra-chromosomal DNA, replicates independently.
    • Ribosomes (70S): Involved in protein synthesis
    • Capsule: Covering made of polysaccharide or polypeptide; protects against phagocytosis, aids in adherence, and may be used in vaccines.
    • Flagella: Filamentous appendages composed of flagellin; responsible for bacterial motility.
    • Pili (fimbriae): Short, hair-like appendages important for attachment and adherence. Some are virulence factors and can be used as an aid to identification.

    Bacterial Growth and Reproduction

    • Bacteria multiply by binary fission.
    • Steps in bacterial growth:
      • Lag phase: preparing for division
      • Log phase: rapid growth
      • Stationary phase: growth rate stabilizes
      • Death phase: death rate increases
    • Bacterial growth requirements:
      • Nutritional: Autotrophs use inorganic carbon, heterotrophs use organic carbon.
      • Gaseous: Anaerobes, aerobes: depending on oxygen needs, microaerophiles.

    Bacterial Toxins

    • Exotoxins: Diffusible proteins, highly toxic, specific, destroyed by heat
    • Endotoxins: Bound to the cell wall, less toxic, weak antigen, stable to heat
    • Both are involved in the pathogenesis of bacterial infections.
    • Bacterial growth requirements: Temperature, pH, and nutrients influence bacterial growth.

    Antimicrobal Chemotherapy

    • Antimicrobial agents kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
    • Mechanism of action: inhibition of cell wall synthesis (penicillin), inhibition of protein synthesis (aminoglycosides), inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis (quinolones).

    Resistance to Antimicrobial Agents

    • Bacteria can develop resistance to antimicrobial agents through: inactivation of the drug via enzymes, alteration of the target (receptor) for the drug, alteration of metabolic pathway of the drug, and alteration of the enzyme involved in the microbial metabolic pathway.

    Pathogenicity of Bacterial Infections

    • Pathogenicity: ability to cause disease.
    • Virulence: degree of pathogenicity.
    • Saprophytic bacteria: thrive on dead tissue
    • Parasitic bacteria: live on/in host tissue; classified into:
      • Commensal: no harm to the host
      • Opportunistic: cause disease under certain conditions
      • Pathogenic: cause disease in a healthy host

    Sources of Infections

    • Human: Patients and carriers
    • Animals: Zoonotic infections
    • Inanimate: Soil, water, air

    Microbial Ecology of the Oral Cavity

    • Normal flora: Microbes living in harmony with the host.
      • Commensalism: one benefits, other is unharmed
      • Mutualism: both benefit
      • Parasitism: one benefits, other is harmed.
    • Benefits: vitamin synthesis, pathogen prevention, and immune stimulation.
    • Harmful effects: opportunistic pathogens, disease, and discomfort.

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