MI Review 1.2.1

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What structure allows for the connection of two bacterial cells to share genetic information?

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Pilus

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Which antibiotic inhibits the supercoiling of chromosomal DNA?

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Fluoroquinolones

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Where do bacteria contain their genetic information?

Back

Plasmid and nucleoid

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What is the function of Fluoroquinolones in bacteria?

Back

Inhibits the supercoiling of DNA, stopping DNA replication.

Front

How do Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillin work?

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By inhibiting cell wall formation in the bacterium.

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What is a plasmid?

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A small, circular piece of DNA found in bacteria that can replicate independently.

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What is the role of the nucleoid in bacteria?

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It contains the bacterial chromosome and is the site of DNA replication.

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What is the function of cilia in bacteria?

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Cilia are not present in bacteria; they are found in some eukaryotic cells for movement.

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What is the primary target of Tetracyclines?

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They inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria.

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What is the mechanism of action of Sulfonamides?

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They inhibit the synthesis of folic acid in bacteria.