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What makes certain individuals more susceptible to particular infections?
What makes certain individuals more susceptible to particular infections?
- Access to healthcare and vaccinations
- Good living circumstances
- Poor nutrition and weakened immune systems (correct)
- Strong immune systems
Which type of bacteria cannot be identified by gram staining?
Which type of bacteria cannot be identified by gram staining?
- Mycobacteria (correct)
- Streptococci
- Staphylococci
- Vibrios
What are the three key factors that influence the outcome of an infection?
What are the three key factors that influence the outcome of an infection?
- Genetic predisposition, nutrition, and living circumstances
- Host's immune system, affected body systems, and drugs used (correct)
- Host's immune system, affected body systems, and lifestyle
- Vaccinations, healthcare, and nutrition
What is the purpose of acid fast stains?
What is the purpose of acid fast stains?
What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
What is a characteristic of viruses?
What is a characteristic of viruses?
What is the characteristic of mycobacteria cell envelope?
What is the characteristic of mycobacteria cell envelope?
Which type of bacteria has a unique shape of spirilla?
Which type of bacteria has a unique shape of spirilla?
What is a non-pathogen?
What is a non-pathogen?
What is the characteristic of mycoplasmas?
What is the characteristic of mycoplasmas?
What do many non-pathogens do?
What do many non-pathogens do?
What is the purpose of Ziehl-Neelsen Fluorescent stain?
What is the purpose of Ziehl-Neelsen Fluorescent stain?
What is a characteristic of bacteria?
What is a characteristic of bacteria?
Which type of bacteria is a spore-former?
Which type of bacteria is a spore-former?
What type of disease is caused by the accumulation of protein particles in nervous tissue and brain tissue?
What type of disease is caused by the accumulation of protein particles in nervous tissue and brain tissue?
What is the function of the PRNP gene in an organism's DNA?
What is the function of the PRNP gene in an organism's DNA?
What is a prion?
What is a prion?
What do viruses lack that allows them to rely on host cells for replication?
What do viruses lack that allows them to rely on host cells for replication?
What is the primary component of a virus's genetic material?
What is the primary component of a virus's genetic material?
What is the main difference between an enveloped virus and a non-enveloped virus?
What is the main difference between an enveloped virus and a non-enveloped virus?
What is the function of the envelope in an enveloped virus?
What is the function of the envelope in an enveloped virus?
What is essential for bacterial growth?
What is essential for bacterial growth?
What type of bacteria cannot be properly demonstrated with the Gram stain?
What type of bacteria cannot be properly demonstrated with the Gram stain?
What type of organisms are Facultative?
What type of organisms are Facultative?
What is the name of the stain used to detect acid-fast bacteria?
What is the name of the stain used to detect acid-fast bacteria?
What is the purpose of beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the purpose of beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the name of the phase of growth where the number of viable cells remains constant?
What is the name of the phase of growth where the number of viable cells remains constant?
What is the term for the formation of complex structures by bacteria on a surface?
What is the term for the formation of complex structures by bacteria on a surface?
What is the primary function of the Gram stain?
What is the primary function of the Gram stain?
What is the purpose of the iodine solution in the Gram staining process?
What is the purpose of the iodine solution in the Gram staining process?
What is the outcome of the Gram staining process for Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the outcome of the Gram staining process for Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the characteristic of the cell wall that distinguishes Gram-negative bacteria from Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the characteristic of the cell wall that distinguishes Gram-negative bacteria from Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the final step in the Gram staining process?
What is the final step in the Gram staining process?
What is the function of the acetone or methanol solution in the Gram staining process?
What is the function of the acetone or methanol solution in the Gram staining process?
What is the significance of the Gram stain in microbiology?
What is the significance of the Gram stain in microbiology?
What is the difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in terms of their cell wall composition?
What is the difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in terms of their cell wall composition?
