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MICROBIOLOGY EXAM COMPILE (LMR)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Duplication of DNA:*
Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-a
Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template:*
Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-
Synthesis of protein:*
Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-
Central to TRANSLATION, assisting with coupling of all required
components and controlling the translational process:*
Cell wall
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Ribosomes - ANSWER-
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Recipient cell uptake of naked (free) DNA released into the environment
when another bacterial cell (i.e., donor) dies and undergoes lysis:*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Process is mediated through viruses capable of infecting bacteria
(bacteriophages):*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Process occurs between two living cells, involves cell-to-cell contact, and
requires mobilization of the donor bacterium's chromosome:*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Genes encoded in extrachromosomal genetic elements, such as
PLASMIDS and TRANSPOSONS, may be transferred by:*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Bacteria:*
Single-celled prokaryotes
Single-celled eukaryotes
Multicellular eukaryotes
Not considered cellular organisms but rather infectious agents - ANSWER-
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Viruses:*
Single-celled prokaryotes
Single-celled eukaryotes
Multicellular eukaryotes
Not considered cellular organisms but rather infectious agents - ANSWER-
Cell wall of _______ bacteria contains teichoic acids.*
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER-
The periplasmic space typically is found only in _____ bacteria.*
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER-
Process that kills all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores:*
Disinfection
Sterilization - ANSWER-
Process that destroys pathogenic organisms, but not necessarily all
microorganisms or spores:*
Disinfection
Sterilization - ANSWER-
Safest method to ensure that no infective materials remain in samples or
containers when disposed:*
Autoclaving
Dry-heat oven
Filtration
Incineration - ANSWER-
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MICROBIOLOGY EXAM COMPILE (LMR)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Duplication of DNA:*
Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-a
Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template:*
Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-
Synthesis of protein:*
Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-
Central to TRANSLATION, assisting with coupling of all required
components and controlling the translational process:*
Cell wall
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Ribosomes - ANSWER-
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Recipient cell uptake of naked (free) DNA released into the environment
when another bacterial cell (i.e., donor) dies and undergoes lysis:*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Process is mediated through viruses capable of infecting bacteria
(bacteriophages):*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Process occurs between two living cells, involves cell-to-cell contact, and
requires mobilization of the donor bacterium's chromosome:*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Genes encoded in extrachromosomal genetic elements, such as
PLASMIDS and TRANSPOSONS, may be transferred by:*
Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-
Bacteria:*
Single-celled prokaryotes
Single-celled eukaryotes
Multicellular eukaryotes
Not considered cellular organisms but rather infectious agents - ANSWER-
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Viruses:*
Single-celled prokaryotes
Single-celled eukaryotes
Multicellular eukaryotes
Not considered cellular organisms but rather infectious agents - ANSWER-
Cell wall of _______ bacteria contains teichoic acids.*
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER-
The periplasmic space typically is found only in _____ bacteria.*
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER-
Process that kills all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores:*
Disinfection
Sterilization - ANSWER-
Process that destroys pathogenic organisms, but not necessarily all
microorganisms or spores:*
Disinfection
Sterilization - ANSWER-
Safest method to ensure that no infective materials remain in samples or
containers when disposed:*
Autoclaving
Dry-heat oven
Filtration
Incineration - ANSWER-
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