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bacteria as a cause of disease

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bacterial cell wall is of only one type

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Endotoxin that is highly pyrogenic is found only in

a)

gram negative bacteria

b)

gram positive bacteria

c)

in both

d)

in none

3.

Exotoxins are highly potent and can cause major damage to the host is found in

a)

gram negative bacteria

b)

gram positive bacteria

c)

both

d)

none

4.

Peptidoglycan that protect bacterial cells from environmental stress and helps preserve cell morphology throughout their life cycle is rich in

a)

gram positive bacteria

b)

gram negative bacteria

c)

both

5.

This group of organisms are more sensitive to penicillin group of drugs

a)

Gram positive

b)

Gram negative

c)

both

6.

Phages are viruses infecting

a)

viruses infecting plants

b)

viruses infecting bacteria

c)

viruses infecting animals

7.

antibiotic resistance is most commonly transferred from one bacteria to another by

a)

conjugation

b)

plasmids

c)

bacteriophages

d)

all options mentioned

8.

molecular koch postulates revolves around virulence factor

a)

false

b)

true

c)

may be

d)

may not be

9.

this inhibits phagocytosis

a)

Protein M

b)

cell membrane

c)

flagella

10.

superantigen is derived from some species of ..................., is a potent immunomodulator

a)

bacteria

b)

virus

c)

mycoplasma

d)

all options mentioned

11.

Why were infectious fluids designed to pass through porcelain filters?

a)

to calm the virus

b)

To stimulate the bacterial cell

c)

To trap bacteria

d)

to release bacteria

12.

What percentage of the bacterial chromosomes is composed of viral genes ?

a)

20-25%

b)

5-10%

c)

10-20%

d)

30-60%

13.

 Which is the easiest way for a person to prevent microbial infections?

a)

Avoid contact with animals.

b)

Sterilize everything in the home.

c)

Isolate themselves at home.

d)

Wash hands frequently with hot water and soap.

14.

All bacteria are harmful to humans

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Viruses were discovered by filtering infectious fluid through a filter designed to trap what ?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Algae

c)

Fungi

d)

Membranes within the cell