BACTERIOLOGY FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+

BACTERIOLOGY FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ What is the main component of a bacterial cell membrane? Phospholipids Which bacteria is responsible for causing pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals? Pneumocystis jirovecii What type of bacteria are capable of producing lactic acid as a byproduct? Lactic acid bacteria What is the function of bacterial adhesins? To help bacteria attach to host tissues Which bacterial species is responsible for causing tuberculosis? Mycobacterium tuberculosis 2 What is the term for a bacterium that thrives in the presence of oxygen? Aerobe Which type of bacteria is commonly found in the human mouth and respiratory tract and is associated with dental caries? Streptococcus mutans What is the process by which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics? Antibiotic resistance Which bacteria are responsible for causing diphtheria? Corynebacterium diphtheriae What is the function of a bacterial capsule? To protect the bacterium from the host immune system Which bacteria are known for causing food poisoning and gastrointestinal infections? Salmonella enterica 3 What is the role of bacterial exotoxins? To damage host cells and tissues to aid in bacterial infection Which bacterium is known for causing tetanus? Clostridium tetani What structure allows bacteria to exchange genetic material through conjugation? Pilus What is the main cause of bacterial vaginosis? Gardnerella vaginalis What type of bacteria is associated with causing bacterial meningitis in newborns? Group B Streptococcus What is the term for bacteria that can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen? Facultative anaerobes 4 Which bacterial species is commonly associated with causing urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Escherichia coli What is the role of bacterial proteases? To break down host proteins and enhance bacterial virulence Which bacterial species causes syphilis? Treponema pallidum What is the purpose of the bacterial cell wall? To maintain cell shape and provide structural integrity