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Which type of heat kills bacteria by denaturing their proteins?

  • moist heat (correct)
  • hot air
  • direct heat
  • dry heat
  • What is the gene location for the tetanus toxin?

  • all the above (correct)
  • phage
  • chromosomal
  • plasmid
  • Which group of people is most at risk for tetanus?

  • pregnant mothers
  • sexually active patients (correct)
  • cystic fibrosis patients
  • elderly patients
  • Which heat method is NOT effective by denaturing proteins?

    <p>dry heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial gene location does NOT typically include tetanus toxin genes?

    <p>mitochondrial DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Treatment of Bacteria

    • Moist heat is a type of heat that kills bacteria by denaturing their proteins.

    Genetics of Tetanus Toxin

    • The gene for tetanus toxin is located on a plasmid.

    High-Risk Groups for Tetanus

    • Sexually active patients are among the groups most at risk for tetanus.

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    Test your knowledge of microbiology with these multiple choice questions covering topics such as heat and bacteria, gene locations, and risk groups for tetanus.

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