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Microorganisms Flashcards

1
Q

In the name Escherichia coli, the genus name is ______ and the species name is ________.

A

Genus - Escherichia

Species - coli

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2
Q

What does spp mean in streptococcus spp. ?

A

Species

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3
Q

What is the name of the yeast that causes thrush?

A

Candida albicans

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4
Q

Name the 2 different groups of cells

A

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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5
Q

Which group of cells are more complex?

A

Eukaryotes

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6
Q

When writing scientific names, what comes first? The genus or the species?

A

Genus

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7
Q

When writing a scientific name you write in italics or

A

Underline it

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8
Q

List in order the 6 stages of the chain of infection model

A

Infectious agent, Reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.

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9
Q

What are standard precautions?

A

They ensure safe practice within health care settings to offer protection against infection

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10
Q

List 3 examples of standard precautions

A

Hand hygiene, PPE, cough etiquette, waste management, appropriate handling of linen, routine environmental cleaning.

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11
Q

Where is DNA found in a Eukaryote cell?

A

In chromosomes within the nucleus

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12
Q

are there membrane bound organelles within a prokaryote cell?

A

No

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13
Q

What is a gram stain test used for?

A

Identification of bacterial species

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14
Q

Do gram positive bacteria have a thicker or thinner layer of peptidoglycan?

A

Thicker

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15
Q

What are disease causing microorganisms called?

A

Pathogens

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16
Q

What do you call a bacteria what is usually harmless but in certain conditions, becomes harmful?

A

Opportunist

17
Q

Are fungi prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

A

Eukaryotes

18
Q

What are unicellular fungi called?

A

Yeasts

19
Q

What are multicellular fungi called?

A

Moulds

20
Q

Name a superficial fungal infection?

A

Tinea pedis (athletes foot) or Tinea corporis (ringworm)

21
Q

Name a systemic fungal infection

A

Aspergillosis

22
Q

Are Protozoa prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

A

Eukaryotes

23
Q

Protozoa are classified by the way they _______

A

Move

24
Q

List 3 ways a Protozoa moves

A

Cilia, flagella, pseudopodia, no motile stage.

25
Q

List 2 protozoan infections

A

Malaria, giardiasis

26
Q

When conditions are unfavourable, a Protozoa forms a _____.

A

Cyst

27
Q

In a virus, what surrounds the DNA:RNA?

A

Capsid

28
Q

Do all viruses have a membrane like envelope that surrounds the capsid?

A

No

29
Q

What does obligate intracellular parasite mean?

A

Virus needs host cell to replicate

30
Q

List the 5 steps of viral replication

A 
Attachment
Entry and uncoating
Replication 
Assembly 
Release
31
Q

Name 2 examples of common viral infections

A

Coronavirus, influenza, rhinovirus, measles, mumps, Rubella.

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