5 Questions
Name two types of bacteria commonly found on the skin and their characteristics.
Staphylococcus epidermidis (gram positive bacteria growing in clusters, catalase positive) and Micrococcus luteus (characteristics not mentioned in the text)
What is the distinguishing characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus among other Staphylococci?
Staphylococcus aureus is the only coagulase positive and haemolytic Staphylococcus species.
What are some of the natural protections of the skin?
Salt, low pH, dryness, lysozyme, and fatty acids
What are the natural openings that some bacteria utilize on the skin?
Oil glands and hair follicles
What enzyme is present on the skin to hydrolyse peptidoglycan?
Lysozyme
Test your knowledge of skin protection and adaptation in this quiz. Discover how the skin naturally defends itself and how certain organisms adapt to its environment. Explore the role of salt, low pH, dryness, lysozyme, and fatty acids in skin protection. Learn about the utilization of natural openings like oil glands and hair follicles.
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