Why Microbio - Hussein ID Exam 1

Why Microbio - Hussein ID Exam 1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of peptidoglycan in bacteria?

Back

Peptidoglycan provides structural support and shape to bacterial cell walls, essential for their viability.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common issue with antibiotic use in treating bacterial infections?

Back

The development of antibiotic resistance is a significant problem associated with antibiotic use.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the common cold an example of?

Back

The common cold is an example of a mild viral disease.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What disease is associated with prions in humans?

Back

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a prion disease found in humans.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why can't penicillin and amoxicillin treat Mycoplasma pneumoniae?

Back

Mycoplasma pneumoniae lacks a cell wall, making it resistant to antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between viral and bacterial infections?

Back

Viral infections are caused by viruses, while bacterial infections are caused by bacteria; they require different treatment approaches.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of DNA polymerase in bacteria?

Back

DNA polymerase is essential for DNA replication in bacteria, but humans have different mechanisms for DNA replication.

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