90 Questions
Which of the following is the main function of Fimbriae?
Surface attachment
What is the main function of Pili?
Gene transfer
Which type of bacteria has a more complex cell wall?
Gram-negative
What is the region between the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane in Gram-negative bacteria called?
Periplasm
Which structure is targeted by antibiotics such as penicillin?
Peptidoglycan
What is the function of endospores in bacteria?
Dormant form of cell
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipid bilayer
Which bacterial structure contains the genetic material required for life?
Chromosome
What is the composition of prokaryotic ribosomal subunits?
Large = 30S, Small = 50S
What confers selective advantage and is involved in protein synthesis in bacteria?
Ribosome
What is the shape of a prokaryotic cell that is cylindrical?
Vibrio
Which prokaryotic cell shape is characterized by being spherical?
Coccus
What is the term for the arrangement of cells in long chains?
Streptococcus
Which prokaryotic cell grouping is characterized by grape-like clusters?
Staphylococcus
What do some bacteria form, which are swarms of cells that glide over moist surfaces as a pack?
Biofilm
What is the main function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
ATP generation
What do eukaryotic cells contain that prokaryotic cells do not?
Membrane-bound organelles
What is the size of eukaryotic cytoplasmic ribosomes?
80S
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?
Photosynthesis
Which organelle is responsible for the packaging and distribution of molecules in the eukaryotic cell?
Golgi apparatus
Which of the following is a function of flagella in bacterial cells?
Enable organism to move toward stimuli
What is the main function of fimbriae and pili in bacterial cells?
Facilitate attachment to surfaces
Which of the following bacterial arrangements describes the presence of flagella at both poles of the cell?
Amphitrichous
What is the main function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?
Protection and adherence to surfaces
What is the function of the nuclear envelope in eukaryotic cells?
Regulate movement of materials into and out of the nucleus
What is the main function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?
Provides structural support and protection
Which structure is responsible for synthesizing proteins in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Ribosomes
What is the main function of the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?
Contains genetic material
Which term describes an organism composed of a single cell?
Unicellular
What is the primary location of DNA in eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
What is the size of eukaryotic cytoplasmic ribosomes?
80S
Which of the following bacterial arrangements describes the presence of flagella at both poles of the cell?
Amphitrichous
What is the main function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?
Protection against desiccation
What is the main function of endospores in bacteria?
Survival in adverse conditions
Which type of bacteria has a more complex cell wall?
Gram-negative bacteria
What is the primary function of the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?
Storage of genetic material
What is the primary function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?
Protection against desiccation
What is the main function of the nuclear envelope in eukaryotic cells?
Compartmentalization of genetic material
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?
Photosynthesis
What is the main function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
Cellular respiration
Which of the following is a function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?
Protection from desiccation and immune system recognition
What is the primary function of Pili in bacterial cells?
Facilitates exchange of genetic material
What is the main function of the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?
Location of genetic material
What is the primary function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?
Maintains cell shape and provides protection
What is the main function of the nuclear envelope in eukaryotic cells?
Separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm
Which of the following bacterial arrangements describes the presence of flagella at both poles of the cell?
Amphitrichous
What do some bacteria form, which are swarms of cells that glide over moist surfaces as a pack?
Biofilms
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids
What is the main function of fimbriae and pili in bacterial cells?
Attachment to surfaces and other cells
What is the main function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?
Protection from desiccation and immune system recognition
What is the primary function of the periplasm in Gram-negative bacteria?
Protecting the cell from osmotic shock
What is the composition of Gram-negative cell walls that makes them more complex than Gram-positive cell walls?
Presence of lipopolysaccharides in the outer membrane
What is the primary function of endospores in bacteria?
Surviving harsh environmental conditions
What confers selective advantage and is involved in protein synthesis in bacteria?
Ribosomes
What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?
Allowing adherence to cell surfaces and foreign substances
Which bacterial structure contains the genetic material required for life?
Chromosome
What is the primary function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?
Maintaining cell integrity and preventing bursting
What is the region between the outer membrane and cytoplasmic membrane in Gram-negative bacteria called?
Periplasm
What is the main function of the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?
Housing the genetic material
What is the composition of prokaryotic ribosomal subunits?
Large = 30S, Small = 50S, Total = 70S
What is the global incidence rate of Werner syndrome?
1 in 100,000 live births
At what age is the mean age of diagnosis for Werner syndrome?
24
What is the median age of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?
47-48 years
What are the main causes of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?
Cardiovascular disease and cancer
What is the characteristic feature of premature aging seen in Werner syndrome?
Premature graying of hair
What is the age of the youngest person diagnosed with Werner syndrome?
6 years old
What is the main skin-related symptom of Werner syndrome?
Skin atrophy with scleroderma-like lesions
What abnormal fat deposition pattern is observed in individuals with Werner syndrome?
Leading to thin legs and arms
What severe ulcerations are observed in individuals with Werner syndrome?
Around the Achilles tendon and malleoli
What feature is observed in the faces of individuals with Werner syndrome?
Prematurely aged faces with beaked noses
What is the main function of the WRNp protein?
Participating in DNA repair processes
What happens when there is a complete loss of WRN helicase activity?
It causes clinical Werner syndrome
What is the effect of mutations on the WRNp protein?
They lead to the truncation of the WRNp protein
What is the role of WRN protein in resolving recombination intermediate structures?
Playing a role in homologous recombinational repair
How do mutated proteins affect p53 function?
They down-regulate the function of p53
What is the effect of WRN deficiency on DNA repair processes?
It inhibits DNA repair processes
What is the consequence of the loss of nuclear localization signal sequence in WRNp?
Decreased interaction with DNA
What is the function of the WRN helicase activity?
Participating in DNA repair processes
What is the role of WRN protein in the repair of methylation induced DNA damage?
Playing a direct role in repair
What is the consequence of the aberrant association of mutated WRNp with p53?
Reduction in p53-dependent apoptosis
What is the primary cause of Werner syndrome?
Mutations in the WRN gene
Which of the following is a cardinal symptom of Werner syndrome?
Premature graying of hair
What is a distinct feature of cataracts in Werner syndrome?
They are distinctly different from those of normal aging
What is the typical lifespan of individuals with Werner syndrome?
About fifty years of age
What role does the WRN protein play in Werner syndrome?
Responding to replication malfunctions and DNA repair
Which condition is more prevalent in individuals with Werner syndrome?
Meningiomas
What is a common complication experienced by patients with Werner syndrome?
Atherosclerosis
What is the effect of WRN protein deficiency on gene expression?
It causes changes in gene expression that resemble those observed in normal aging
What is the main role of the WRNp protein in Werner syndrome?
Maintaining genome stability
What is a significant risk associated with Werner syndrome?
Increased risk of malignancies
Study Notes
Werner Syndrome: Premature Aging and Associated Diseases
- Werner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by rapid premature aging, with symptoms appearing in late teens or early twenties
- It is caused by mutations in the WRN gene, which encodes the WRNp protein important for maintaining genome stability
- Patients with Werner syndrome display six cardinal symptoms, including premature graying of hair, bilateral cataracts, atrophied skin, and high-pitched voice
- Other symptoms include atrophy of gonads, premature arteriosclerosis, calcinosis, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, telangiectasia, and increased risk of malignancies
- The prevalence of rare cancers, such as meningiomas, is higher in individuals with Werner syndrome
- Patients are generally short-statured and display decreased fertility, with most living to about fifty years of age
- Associated diseases include atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, skin ulcers, and increased risk of cancer, especially malignant melanoma and soft-tissue sarcomas
- WRN protein deficiency causes changes in gene expression that resemble those observed in normal aging
- Cataracts in Werner syndrome are distinctly different from those of normal aging and are generally treatable with cataract surgery
- WRN gene mutations, especially single-nucleotide polymorphisms, are associated with various cancers and other associated diseases
- WRNp plays a crucial role in responding to replication malfunctions and DNA repair, and its deficiency leads to DNA instability and premature aging
- Patients with Werner syndrome are at increased risk of several complications, especially atherosclerosis and cancer, and may develop brain atrophy and nervous system disorders
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