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What is the primary function of flagella in bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of flagella in bacterial cells?
- Adherence and transfer of genetic material
- Locomotion (correct)
- Formation of bacterial spores
- Protection from dehydration
What is the purpose of a bacterial capsule?
What is the purpose of a bacterial capsule?
- To facilitate locomotion
- To adhere to other cells
- To transfer genetic material
- To protect from dehydration and evade the host's immune system (correct)
What is the most common method used for the removal of microorganisms?
What is the most common method used for the removal of microorganisms?
- Chemical agents
- Autoclave
- Application of heat (correct)
- Desiccation
What is the term for the removal or destruction of all forms of life, including bacterial spores?
What is the term for the removal or destruction of all forms of life, including bacterial spores?
What is the primary function of a hot plate in a laboratory setting?
What is the primary function of a hot plate in a laboratory setting?
What is the purpose of Bacillus stearothermophilus in autoclave quality control?
What is the purpose of Bacillus stearothermophilus in autoclave quality control?
What is the primary purpose of the results from this test?
What is the primary purpose of the results from this test?
What does a Susceptible result indicate about a bacterial strain?
What does a Susceptible result indicate about a bacterial strain?
What is the mechanism of action of penicillin?
What is the mechanism of action of penicillin?
What is the consequence of a bacterial strain being resistant to an antibiotic?
What is the consequence of a bacterial strain being resistant to an antibiotic?
What is a common side effect of penicillin?
What is a common side effect of penicillin?
What is the outcome of penicillin's action on bacterial cell walls?
What is the outcome of penicillin's action on bacterial cell walls?
What is the term for strong chemicals used to disinfect inanimate objects?
What is the term for strong chemicals used to disinfect inanimate objects?
What is the process of reducing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on living tissue?
What is the process of reducing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on living tissue?
What is the term for the presence of pathogens in the blood and tissues?
What is the term for the presence of pathogens in the blood and tissues?
What type of chemicals denature protein and inhibit enzymatic activity?
What type of chemicals denature protein and inhibit enzymatic activity?
What is the collective term for physical and chemical killing of microorganisms?
What is the collective term for physical and chemical killing of microorganisms?
What type of agent is used in facial washes and soaps to reduce surface tension?
What type of agent is used in facial washes and soaps to reduce surface tension?
What is the causative agent of Pityriasis versicolor?
What is the causative agent of Pityriasis versicolor?
Which of the following diseases is caused by Candida albicans?
Which of the following diseases is caused by Candida albicans?
What is the name of the disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum?
What is the name of the disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum?
Which of the following is a subcutaneous fungal infection?
Which of the following is a subcutaneous fungal infection?
What is the causative agent of Black piedra?
What is the causative agent of Black piedra?
What is the name of the disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis?
What is the name of the disease caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis?
What is the mechanism of action of penicillin on bacteria?
What is the mechanism of action of penicillin on bacteria?
What is the function of cerumen in the auditory canal?
What is the function of cerumen in the auditory canal?
What is the term for the body's ability to resist infection without prior exposure?
What is the term for the body's ability to resist infection without prior exposure?
What is the role of basophils in the immune response?
What is the role of basophils in the immune response?
What is the pH of the skin, which helps to defend against infection?
What is the pH of the skin, which helps to defend against infection?
What is the term for diseases that occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells?
What is the term for diseases that occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells?
