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WGU D311 MICROBIOLOGY 2024 STUDY FOR OA QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED What is a characteristic of rhizospheres? The rhizosphere is where plants release organic compounds that can be metabolized by microbes into soil. Which environment would contain microbes that are psychrophilic? Glaciers What is the role of nematodes in soil? They photosynthesize and fix nitrogen. Which eukaryote is responsible for producing antibiotics to ward off bacterial competitors? Fungi Wh...

MIP 300 Exam 2: Questions and answers, rated A+ There are many factors that affect the outcome of a host microbe interaction (disease or lack of disease development). Please describe at least 3 factors that help determine whether a microbe will cause a disease in a particular host. - -1. ability to adhere to and colonize host - adhesins help adhere to surfaces: fimbriae/pili, capsule/glycocalyx/slime layer, S-layer, techoic acid, viral capsids & envelopes. 2. ability to grow in or on...

Microbiology Chapter 15 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated Which of the following statements about M protein is FALSE? A) It is a protein. B) It is heat- and acid-resistant. C) It is readily digested by phagocytes. D) It is found on Streptococcus pyogenes. E) It is found on fimbriae. - answerC) It is readily digested by phagocytes. The most frequently used portal of entry for pathogens is the A) skin. B) parenteral route. C) mucous membranes of the respirat...

Which of the following statements about M protein is FALSE? A) It is a protein. B) It is heat- and acid-resistant. C) It is readily digested by phagocytes. D) It is found on Streptococcus pyogenes. E) It is found on fimbriae. Correct Answer: C) It is readily digested by phagocytes. The most frequently used portal of entry for pathogens is the A) skin. B) parenteral route. C) mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. D) mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. E) All of the...

USMLE STEP 1 MICROBIOLOGY Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions 2024 What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSErgosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSPeptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSLocation: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (dependent on life-changes) Contr...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology NEW UPDATE 2023 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |GRADED A What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSWER- Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSWER- Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSWER- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (de...

Microbiology Chapter 15 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated Which of the following statements about M protein is FALSE? A) It is a protein. B) It is heat- and acid-resistant. C) It is readily digested by phagocytes. D) It is found on Streptococcus pyogenes. E) It is found on fimbriae. - answerC) It is readily digested by phagocytes. The most frequently used portal of entry for pathogens is the A) skin. B) parenteral route. C) mucous membranes of the respirat...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology NEW UPDATE 2023 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |GRADED A What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSWER- Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSWER- Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSWER- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (de...

Clinical disease Disease in which the symptoms are apparent EX: Influenza Subclinical disease Disease in which there are few obvious symptoms (or none) EX: Mumps, Mononucleosis Acute disease Develops rapidly, is usually accompanied by severe symptoms, comes to a climax and fades rather quickly. EX: Influenza Chronic disease Lingers for long periods of time, symptoms are slower to develop, an acute period is rarely reached, and convalescence may continue for months. EX: Hepatitis A, trichomoni...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology NEW UPDATE 2023 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |GRADED A What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSWER- Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSWER- Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSWER- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (de...