Mycobacterium Classification Quiz
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What is the characteristic feature of Mycobacterium tuberculosis cell wall?

  • Lipid-rich cell wall (correct)
  • Gram-negative staining
  • High motility
  • Presence of spores

    • Which strain primarily causes disease in cattle?

  • Mycobacterium avium
  • Mycobacterium bovis (correct)
  • Mycobacterium leprae
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis

    • What is the generation time of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

  • 48 to 72 hours
  • 12 to 16 hours (correct)
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • 24 to 36 hours

    • Which component is responsible for the resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to detergents and antibacterial antibiotics?

    <p>Mycolic acids in the cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

    <p>Robert Koch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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