Microbiology and Immunology Quiz
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What type of cell division do bacterial cells undergo?

  • Electrolysis
  • Mitosis
  • Binary Fission (correct)
  • Meiosis
  • How are Leptospira species typically transmitted to humans?

  • Through contact with contaminated food
  • Through animal bites
  • Through contact with urine from an infected animal (correct)
  • Through respiratory secretions
  • What is a characteristic of B-cells that is not found in T-cells?

  • CD3
  • Surface immunoglobulin (correct)
  • Class I MHC
  • Polyclonal activation by concanavalin A
  • What is the primary mode of transmission for listeriosis?

    <p>Contaminated food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is an obligate parasite?

    <p>Mycobacterium leprae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a classic symptom of pertussis?

    <p>Paroxysmal coughing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following viruses is not oncogenic?

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

    What is the primary method of laboratory diagnosis for HIV infection?

    <p>Detection of antigen and antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primer in molecular biology?

    <p>A short sequence of oligonucleotide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a direct viral diagnostic technique?

    <p>Biochemical tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in all virus infection?

    <p>Attachment to cell receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rubella has the most serious consequences in:

    <p>Pregnant Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of mutation that involves a change in a single base pair?

    <p>Point mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following microorganisms does not have an outer capsule?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the enzyme Reverse Transcriptase in HIV-1?

    <p>Converting RNA to DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a hallmark of the adaptive immune system?

    <p>Specificity and Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission of Leptospira?

    <p>Contact with urine from infected animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with food intoxication?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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