Microbiology Lab Report #4 EXAM QUESTIONS
(8 TERMS) WITH VERIFIED DEFINITIONS
UPDATED 2024
1). Mycobacteria
Ans: -Produce carotenoids
-Gram +
2). Staphylococcus aureus
Ans: -Produce cartenoids
-Gram +
3). Carotenoids
Ans: -Antioxidants
-Staphylococcus aureus
-Mycobacteria
-Prevent oxidative damage to tissues (humans)
Bacteria: protect against macrophages
-macrophages use toxic oxygen products to kill the organisms they engulf
-H2O2, superoxide (OH-), ROS
4). Analog
Ans: -Compounds with similar chemical structure but may not have similar chemical
activity
5). Coenzymes
Ans: -Non-protein organic molecules necessary for certain enzymes to function
-Coenzyme binds to the enzyme and allows the enzyme to take part in the chemical rxn
catalyzed by the enzyme
**Think co-factor and binding to a certain area to change the shape
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(8 TERMS) WITH VERIFIED DEFINITIONS
UPDATED 2024
1). Mycobacteria
Ans: -Produce carotenoids
-Gram +
2). Staphylococcus aureus
Ans: -Produce cartenoids
-Gram +
3). Carotenoids
Ans: -Antioxidants
-Staphylococcus aureus
-Mycobacteria
-Prevent oxidative damage to tissues (humans)
Bacteria: protect against macrophages
-macrophages use toxic oxygen products to kill the organisms they engulf
-H2O2, superoxide (OH-), ROS
4). Analog
Ans: -Compounds with similar chemical structure but may not have similar chemical
activity
5). Coenzymes
Ans: -Non-protein organic molecules necessary for certain enzymes to function
-Coenzyme binds to the enzyme and allows the enzyme to take part in the chemical rxn
catalyzed by the enzyme
**Think co-factor and binding to a certain area to change the shape
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