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Which structure is NOT part of the outer structures of bacteria?
Which structure is NOT part of the outer structures of bacteria?
Eukaryotic pathogens represent the majority of microbial diversity.
Eukaryotic pathogens represent the majority of microbial diversity.
False
What is the primary function of ribosomes in bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in bacterial cells?
protein synthesis
Gram-positive bacteria have a thick ______ layer containing teichoic acid.
Gram-positive bacteria have a thick ______ layer containing teichoic acid.
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Match the types of bacterial cell structures with their functions:
Match the types of bacterial cell structures with their functions:
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What type of antibiotic is directly sourced from microorganisms?
What type of antibiotic is directly sourced from microorganisms?
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Antimicrobials can only be derived from natural sources.
Antimicrobials can only be derived from natural sources.
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What does MIC stand for in the context of antibiotic resistance?
What does MIC stand for in the context of antibiotic resistance?
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The first targeted antimicrobial treatment for syphilis was called __________.
The first targeted antimicrobial treatment for syphilis was called __________.
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Match the antibiotics with their significance:
Match the antibiotics with their significance:
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What color do gram-positive bacteria appear after Gram staining?
What color do gram-positive bacteria appear after Gram staining?
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Bacteria enter the Exponential (Log) Phase when they have exhausted their resources.
Bacteria enter the Exponential (Log) Phase when they have exhausted their resources.
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What term describes the increase in cell number or mass over time in bacteria?
What term describes the increase in cell number or mass over time in bacteria?
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Bacteria often communicate using ________ to detect population density.
Bacteria often communicate using ________ to detect population density.
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Match the bacterial growth phase with its description:
Match the bacterial growth phase with its description:
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Which of the following factors can affect bacterial growth?
Which of the following factors can affect bacterial growth?
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Biofilms can only be formed by single-species bacteria.
Biofilms can only be formed by single-species bacteria.
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What are macronutrients required by prokaryotes, and why are they important?
What are macronutrients required by prokaryotes, and why are they important?
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What is a key mechanism of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
What is a key mechanism of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
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Conjugation allows for the transfer of genetic material through bacteriophages.
Conjugation allows for the transfer of genetic material through bacteriophages.
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Name one example of a key pathogen of concern that exhibits multidrug resistance.
Name one example of a key pathogen of concern that exhibits multidrug resistance.
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The mechanism where bacteria reduce drug accumulation is called ______.
The mechanism where bacteria reduce drug accumulation is called ______.
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Match the following pathogens with their associated issues:
Match the following pathogens with their associated issues:
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Which of the following is NOT a source of resistance genes?
Which of the following is NOT a source of resistance genes?
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Horizontal gene transfer can occur through transformation, transduction, and mutation.
Horizontal gene transfer can occur through transformation, transduction, and mutation.
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What do we call the extra-chromosomal DNA that often contains multiple resistance genes?
What do we call the extra-chromosomal DNA that often contains multiple resistance genes?
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What is one major consequence of increased antibiotic resistance in patients?
What is one major consequence of increased antibiotic resistance in patients?
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The disruption of the microbiome facilitates the growth of resistant bacterial strains.
The disruption of the microbiome facilitates the growth of resistant bacterial strains.
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Name a type of through which MRSA can acquire antibiotic resistance.
Name a type of through which MRSA can acquire antibiotic resistance.
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New approaches to combat antibiotic resistance include developing drugs targeting __________ mechanisms.
New approaches to combat antibiotic resistance include developing drugs targeting __________ mechanisms.
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Match the following bacteria with their resistance mechanisms:
Match the following bacteria with their resistance mechanisms:
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What is a characteristic of persister cells?
What is a characteristic of persister cells?
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Beta-lactam resistance can be caused by the degradation of beta-lactams by beta-lactamases.
Beta-lactam resistance can be caused by the degradation of beta-lactams by beta-lactamases.
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Which system involves both toxins and antitoxins?
Which system involves both toxins and antitoxins?
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What significant impact did the discovery of antibiotics in the 1930s have on life expectancy?
What significant impact did the discovery of antibiotics in the 1930s have on life expectancy?
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Antimicrobial resistance emerged shortly after penicillin's introduction.
Antimicrobial resistance emerged shortly after penicillin's introduction.
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What are the strengths of phenotypic screens?
What are the strengths of phenotypic screens?
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The ideal Z' factor for assessing screen quality is _____.
The ideal Z' factor for assessing screen quality is _____.
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Match the following antibiotic discovery processes with their descriptions:
Match the following antibiotic discovery processes with their descriptions:
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What is a limitation of synthetic small molecules?
What is a limitation of synthetic small molecules?
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Targets can only be identified through genetic approaches.
Targets can only be identified through genetic approaches.
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What does Lipinski's rule of 5 predict?
What does Lipinski's rule of 5 predict?
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The engagement of a small molecule with its target is referred to as _____.
The engagement of a small molecule with its target is referred to as _____.
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Match the following small molecule sources with their advantages:
Match the following small molecule sources with their advantages:
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What is a key goal of the Target 2035 initiative?
What is a key goal of the Target 2035 initiative?
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Target validation ensures the mechanism of action is not related to the observed phenotype.
Target validation ensures the mechanism of action is not related to the observed phenotype.
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Identify one method used in target identification.
Identify one method used in target identification.
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The interaction of a small molecule with its target is called _____.
The interaction of a small molecule with its target is called _____.
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Which antibiotic resistance trend was noted by the 1970s?
Which antibiotic resistance trend was noted by the 1970s?
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What is the objective of biochemical studies in the context of target validation?
What is the objective of biochemical studies in the context of target validation?
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Study Notes
Microbial Diversity and Bacterial Anatomy
- Microbial diversity is vast, with bacteria being the most diverse organisms.
- Eukaryotic pathogens are a smaller fraction of microbial diversity but can be difficult to target.
- Bacteria have diverse structures (cocci, bacilli, etc.) but share common features.
- Prokaryotic cells are divided into outer and inner structures separated by a cytoplasmic membrane.
Outer Structures
- Glycocalyx (capsule): A polysaccharide layer, either rigid (capsule) or flexible (slime), aiding pathogenicity and immune invasion.
- Flagella: Protein structures enabling motility, varying in distribution.
- Pili/fimbriae: Shorter appendages for attachment to surfaces and DNA transfer.
Inner Structures
- Endospores: Resistant cells formed under stress, able to survive harsh conditions and revert to vegetative cells.
- Ribosomes: 70S structure (30S and 50S subunits), used for protein synthesis.
- Nucleoid: Region containing supercoiled bacterial DNA.
- Plasmids: Separate from chromosomal DNA, conferring resistance mechanisms, and replicating autonomously.
Cell Wall
- Gram-positive bacteria: Thick peptidoglycan layer, teichoic acid, and anchor proteins.
- Gram-negative bacteria: Multi-layered cell wall with an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharide (LPS).
- Gram staining differentiates these cell walls (gram-positive stains purple, gram-negative red).
Cytoplasmic Membrane
- Selective barrier (phospholipid bilayer) for nutrient transport and energy conservation.
Population Growth
- Growth: Increase in cell number or mass over time.
- Exponential growth is tracked via a growth curve.
- Lag phase: Adaptation, no growth
- Exponential phase: Optimal growth
- Stationary phase: Growth and death rates balance
- Death phase: Resources depleted, growth ceases
Factors Affecting Growth
- Influenced by temperature, medium composition, environmental conditions, and nutrient availability.
- Bacteria exhibit varying metabolic behaviors based on nutrient availability.
- Quorum sensing: Bacteria communicate and adjust biological processes based on population density.
Biofilms
- Bacteria can grow in 3D structures, either single or multispecies.
- Biofilms provide a complex environment for nutrient flow and support.
Prokaryotic Nutrition
- Macronutrients: Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur are needed in large amounts for cell components.
- Micronutrients: Metal ions are required in smaller amounts for enzyme function.
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Explore the vast world of microbial diversity, focusing on the anatomy and structures of bacteria. This quiz covers key concepts such as the functions of outer and inner bacterial structures, including their roles in pathogenicity and survival. Test your knowledge on the diverse forms bacteria take and how they adapt to their environments.
