10 Questions
Which term refers to proteins (enzymes) produced by bacteria that damage host cells and facilitate the growth and spread of the pathogen?
Invasins
Which bacterial enzyme breaks down collagen, promoting the spread of the pathogen?
Collagenase
What is the role of Streptokinase and Staphylokinase in promoting pathogen spread?
Converting plasminogen to plasmin
Which bacterial enzyme destabilizes cell membranes by attacking phospholipids?
Phospholipases
What mechanism allows some pathogens to hide their unique antigens from opsonising antibodies or complement?
Antigenic variation
Which bacterial enzyme depolymerizes hyaluronic acid in connective tissue?
Hyaluronidase
How do Streptokinase and Staphylokinase contribute to pathogen spread?
Converting plasminogen to plasmin
Which process involves bacterial enzymes that insert into the cell membrane, forming pores that result in cell lysis?
Phospholipase action
What is the function of neuraminidase?
Degrades neuraminic acid in intercellular cement
Which enzyme destroys lecithin in cell membranes?
Lecithinase
Test your knowledge on the spread of infection through various modes like contact, ingestion, air-borne transmission, and more. Understand the process of bacterial adherence which involves adhesins and receptors for establishing infections.
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