Endospores Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Biodiversity - Answer-The variability among living organisms from all sources and the ecological complexes of which they are part; includes diversity within and among species and ecosystems -Prokaryotes are so important to the biosphere that if they were to disappear, the prospects of survival for many other species would be dim Why study biodiversity? - Answer--To understand evolution of life -To appreciate nature -To assess its economic value -To see the larger impact of humans on the e...

Microbiology Test Question bank With 100% Correct and Verified Answers Gram-negative bacteria used for gram reactions are not easily affected by penicillin as they: a- have more resistant endospores. b- have an impermeable out membrane. c- produce penicillinases. d- have a thick peptidoglycan cell wall. e- replicate faster. ——————————————————————————————————— Which structure protects bacteria from being phagocyt...

Characteristics of Endospores correct answers - Heat resistant - Contain calcium dipicolinate - Dehydrated - Produced by Bacillus and Clostridium Thermal Death Point correct answers Lowest temperature at which a population of a target organism is killed in 10 minutes Thermal Death Time correct answers Shortest time required to kill a suspension of cells or spores, under defined conditions Thermoduric correct answers Bacteria that is normally a mesophile but can surivie high temps ...

What is the morphology of Vibrio spp. bacteria? A. Bacillus B. Coccus C. Spirochete D. Coccobacillus - Answer- A. Bacillus All of the following are important functions of bacterial fimbriae, except: A. Attachment B. Locomotion C. Ion transport D. Antibiotic resistance - Answer- A. Attachment Bacterial endospores are: A. Resistant to heat and desiccation B. A form of asexual reproduction C. A consequence of mating D. Highly susceptible to antiseptics - Answer- A. Resistant...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 9: Microbial Growth Page 1 of 17 Chapter 9: Microbial Growth * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Bacteria most commonly reproduce using which of the following methods? A. binary fission* B. budding C. meiosis D. mitosis Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which structure separates new daughter cells in binary fission? A. the crescent B. the division septum* C. the FtsZ D. the spindle apparatus Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. W...

MCB 2010 MDC Study Guide# 1 2024 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding prokaryotic cells? a. Their DNA is not enclosed within a membrane. b. They lack membrane-enclosed organelles. c. They typically have a circular chromosome. d. They reproduce by binary fission. e. They lack a plasma membrane. -Answer-They lack a plasma membrane. 2.Each of the following statements concerning the gram-positive cell wall is true EXCEPT A) it maintains the shape of the cell. B) it is s...

what connects bacterial cells during the exchange of genetic material? a. flagellum b. nucleoid region c. cell wall d. pilus d. pilus Which of the following is a function of peptidoglycan? a. Promotes phagocytosis b. Protects cells from bursting c. Allows bacteria to adhere to surfaces and each other d. Regulates movement of substances into and out of the bacterial cell b. Protects cells from bursting What term is used to describe bacterial cells that are spherical in shape? a. Baci...

TCDHA Microbiology Midterm ReviewWhat are the 4 small life forms? - correct answer 1. Virus 2. Bacteria 3. Fungi (molds, yeast) 4. Protozoa 5. Algae What are the several sub-disciplines within microbiology? - correct answer 1. Bacteriology 2. Mycology 3. Protozoology 4. Virology What is the study of Bacteria? - correct answer bacteriology What is the study of fungi? - correct answer mycology What is immunology? - correct answer Knowledge of body's defense mechanism (immune s...

NEW IBEC LASER AND IPL spironolactone does what to the body? - correct answer inhibits the effect of androgens type 1 diabetes is considered to be - correct answer insulin dependent the destruction of all microorganisms including endospores is called - correct answer sterilization bacteria can be classified into how many shapes? - correct answer 3 so small even a microscope cant see it - correct answer virus what is enzyme detergent used for - correct answer used as soaking soluti...

Microbiology Quiz 3 Correctly Answered. Which of the following is not a difference between endospores and vegetative cells? A) Vegetative cells are metabolically active, whereas endospores are dormant. B) Vegetative cells are more resilient due to their metabolic activities, whereas endospores are more sensitive to change. C) Vegetative cells normally have enzyme activity, whereas endospores do not show enzymatic activity. D) Vegetative cells stain easily using normal staining p...