MICROBIOLOGY EXAM 1 Flashcards

1
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living substance in cell

A

cytoplasm

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2
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located on outside of certain bacteria protects cell from phagocytosis, thus enhancing virulence of MO

A

capsule (slime layer)

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3
Q

best means of protection any MO can possess; NOT a means of reproduction; only 1 per cell, when formed

A

Endospore

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4
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cell ingestion

A

Phagocytosis

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5
Q

likelihood of an organism will cause infection in man

A

virulence

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6
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thinner, inner layer; controls entry and exit into bacteria

A

cell membrane

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