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Microbiology Exam Questions Flashcards

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Achylostoma duodenale is transmitted by

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Skin penetration

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2
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The portion of the growth curve where rapid growth of bacteria is observed is known as

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Log phase / Exponential phase

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3
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Generation time of E. coli

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20 minutes

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4
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In which phase secondary metabolites are produced during growth?

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Stationary phase

nutrients are all used up, then they produce secondary metabolites, which are used in industries

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5
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Which phase shows the reproduction rate equal to the equivalent death rate?

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Stationary phase

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6
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The organ of adhesion in bacteria is

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Pili

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7
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Bacterial capsule can be demonstrated by

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India Ink

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Which intestinal nematode is ovoviviparous (hatch immediately after fertilization to larva)

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Strongyloides Stercoralis

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9
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Genome of rota virus

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ds RNA

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10
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Selective medium for Vibrio

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TCBS (Thiosulfate Citrate Bile salt Sucrose) agar

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11
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Floppy child syndrome is caused by (hypotonia/weak muscles)

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Clostridium Botulinum

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12
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Histoplasma capsulatum is a

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Dimorphic fungi

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13
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Treatment of Filariasis

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Ivermectin, Albendazole, dimethylcarbamazine

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14
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Pinta is caused by

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Treponema carateum

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Ricketsiaceae vectors

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Typhus group:
R. prowazekii - Louse
R. typhi - Flea
Spotted fever group:
R. ricketsii - Tick (RMSF)
R. canorii - Tick (ITT)
R. africae - Tick
R. akari - Mite
Scrub typhus:
Orientia tsutsugamushi - Mite

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16
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High level disinfectants

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Glutaraldehyde, Orthopthaldehyde, Hydrogen peroxide, Peracetic acid

17
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Bullet shaped virus

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Rabies

18
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All DNA virus replicate in the nucleus except

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pox viruses
asfar viruses
phycodna viruses

19
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All RNA virus replicate in the cytoplasm except

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??

20
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Swarming of agar plate is seen in

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Proteus

21
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Perianal pruritis is common in

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Enterobius

22
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Sequestered antigen example

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lens crystalline of eye, spermatozoa in testis, and myelin in CNS.

23
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Mother to foetus transfer of immunity is called

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Natural Passive Immunity

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