virulance (exam 4) Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of pili on bacteria
A
to attach to surfaces
2
Q
what is coagulase
A
a bacterial enzyme which brings about the coagulation of blood or plasma and is produced by disease-causing forms of staphylococcus.
3
Q
how does the liver store iron
A
by converting it into ferritin
4
Q
what bacteria make endotoxins
A
Gram-negative bacteria
5
Q
what kind of bacteria makes exotoxins?
A
gram-positive and negative
