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General Characteristics Of Bacteria Flashcards

1
Q

Bacteria is classified as _______ and reproduce thru ________.

A

Prokaryote, binary fission

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2
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Smallest bacteria

A

Mycoplasma

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3
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Longest bacteria

A

Borelia (spiral)

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4
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Largest pathogenic bacterium

A

B. anthracis

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5
Q

Exotoxins are produced by?

A

Gram +/-

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6
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Protein in nature and excreted by living bacteria

A

Exotoxins

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7
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Main virulence factor of C. diptheriae

A

Diptheria toxin

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8
Q

Endotoxins are _________ in nature

A

Lipopolysaccharides

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9
Q

Detects endotoxins in body fluids

A

Limulus Lysate Test

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