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What is one method by which microorganisms can overwhelm body systems?
What is one method by which microorganisms can overwhelm body systems?
- By engaging in horizontal gene transfer
- By producing heat shock proteins
- By rapid increase in population numbers (correct)
- By generating hydrogen peroxide
What is a defining characteristic of bacteria in contrast to eukaryotic organisms?
What is a defining characteristic of bacteria in contrast to eukaryotic organisms?
- Complex cell organelles
- Presence of a mitochondria
- Lack of a nucleus or nuclear membrane (correct)
- Lower metabolic activity
How do viruses typically inflict damage on the body?
How do viruses typically inflict damage on the body?
- By forming biofilms to block cellular pathways
- By secreting enzymes that lyse cells
- By producing antibiotic substances
- By replicating within tissue cells (correct)
Which of the following forms do bacteria NOT typically take?
Which of the following forms do bacteria NOT typically take?
What is the primary component that differentiates viruses from bacteria?
What is the primary component that differentiates viruses from bacteria?
Flashcards
Disease-causing Microorganisms
Disease-causing Microorganisms
Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases by overwhelming body systems or producing toxins that disrupt normal body functions.
How Viruses Cause Damage
How Viruses Cause Damage
Viruses cause damage by replicating within cells and causing tissue degeneration.
Bacteria
Bacteria
Simple, single-celled organisms lacking a nucleus. They can be shaped like rods, spheres, or spirals.
Bacilli
Bacilli
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Cocci
Cocci
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Study Notes
Microorganism-Caused Infectious Diseases
- Some microorganisms cause infectious diseases by overwhelming the body with large numbers or by producing harmful toxins.
- These toxins disrupt normal body functions.
Viral Damage
- Viruses damage tissue by replicating inside cells, leading to cell breakdown.
Bacteria: Structure and Form
- Bacteria are simple, prokaryotic organisms that lack a nucleus and nuclear membrane.
- Bacteria can have various shapes: rod-shaped (bacilli), spherical (cocci), or spiral (spirilla or spirochetes).
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Description
This quiz explores the role of microorganisms in causing infectious diseases, detailing how they overwhelm the body and the toxins they produce. It also covers the structure and forms of bacteria, including their various shapes and impact on human health.
