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Microbiology

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Set 4 The Prokaryotes

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.
-​Desiccation

A)​Invaginations within the bacterial cell cytoplasmic membrane which increases surface area for enzyme synthesis of energy molecules.
B)​Semi-liquid portion of cytoplasm comprised mainly of water.
C)​Dehydration or removal of all water from a substance or cell.
D)​Necessary or required, as in the need for the presence or absence of oxygen for cells.
E)​Ability to produce different forms or shapes based on specific environmental conditions.
F)​Morphological cubic groups of eight bacterial cocci.
G)​Inadequate defenses against infection in humans; sensitivity to antibiotics in bacteria.
H)​Bacteria which use inorganic compounds such as minerals for their carbon source.
I)​Non-membranous cytoplasmic particles responsible for protein synthesis or translation.
J)Hair-like structure on bacterial cell which is site of attachment or genetic transference.

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Question 2

(Short Answer)

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Flagella and axial filaments provide ________________ for bacterial cells.​

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which type of the following bacteria are capable of survival in adverse conditions and of particular focus in sterilization methods to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs)?​

A)​Chemoheterotrophs
B)​Exotoxin producers
C)​Microaerophiles
D)​Spore-forming

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