Microbiology 4

Question 1

State the method bacteria may use to get into a host cell(from where you know to here)

Question 2

• Describe the Three Main Mechanisms for horizontal gene transmission:

Answer 2

Laz’s notes ,132

Question 3

List features that enhance virulence

Answer 3

Laz’s notes,137

Question 4

Name four mechanisms of antibiotic resistance:

Answer 4

Laz’s notes ,145

Question 5

How main phyla does the fungi kingdom consist of and what are the names of these phyla

Answer 5

Laz’s notes,150

Question 6

Describe what cutaneous mycoses are( double check info here) and give examples of them.

Answer 6

Laz’s notes,152

Question 7

Describe the defining feature of a retrovirus

Question 8

Describe how the action of viruses can be investigated in the labarotary and explain the usual results viewed once viruses are investigated.

Question 9

Name an example of what Cell mediated immunity would be important for

Question 10

Give examples of attenuated vaccines

Question 11

WHat causes dandruff

Answer 11

Malassezia globosa: produces oleic acid which causes inflammation of the stratum corneum & ‘dandruff’