PBS 3.1 Review

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What is the first step in maintaining hygiene before handling bacteria?

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Wash your hands.

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What shape is a coccus bacteria?

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Spherical.

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What term describes a disease that is consistently present in a specific geographic area?

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Endemic.

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What type of transmission occurs through direct contact between individuals?

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Direct transmission.

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Which type of bacteria has a thin peptidoglycan layer in its cell wall?

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Gram negative bacteria.

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What is the primary function of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls?

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Provides structural support and protection.

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What is the difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria in terms of cell wall structure?

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Gram positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer, while Gram negative bacteria have a thin layer.

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What is a pandemic?

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An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a large proportion of the population.

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What is an outbreak?

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A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area.

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What does 'nosocomial' refer to?

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Infections acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility.