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Class:BIOL 207 - GEN MICROBIOLOGY
Subject:Biology (Univ)
University:Western Kentucky University
Term:Spring 2011
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What does the genome of a bacterium consist of? The complete set of genetic information.
What causative organisms have prophages been located in relationship with? Diptheria and Scarlet Fever
T/F?: AUG is a codon required to initiate the process of translation during the synthesis of a polypeptide. True.
1 environmental mutagen is ultraviolet(UV) light. It exerts it's mutagenic effect by forming a ____ in the DNA. Thymine dimer.
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What is Haemophilus Influenzae currently recognized as an important cause of? Meningtis in young children.
Cases of pnuemonical pneumonia commonly affect ____. The bronchial tubes and lungs.
T/F?: whooping cough is accompanied by sore throat, a red beefy appearance in the pharynx, and swollen lymph nodes. False.
The tuberculin test detects whether a person: Has been exposed to tubercle bacilli.
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The major activity or transcription is to: Produce RNA molecules.
T/F?: Clostridum botulimum are an important cause of disease in agricultural crops. False.
T/F? Tubercle bacilli produce no discernable toxins, but growth is so unrelenting that the tissues are literally consumed, thus giving tuberculosis it's older name of consumption. True.
When DNA replication occurs only 1 strand is newly synthesized, another comes from the parent DNA molecule. The nature of this process is known as ____. Semiconservatism.
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Nirenberg, Khorana, and Holley received the 1968 Nobel Prize for their discovery related to: The Genetic Code.
The following base sequence: 'AAAUCACAAGGUCC' is indicative of: RNA synthesis.
T/F?: Tuberculosis is ranked as the number one killer among bacterial diseases in developing countries. True.
A bacterial cell devoid of it's plasmids can multiply. That will happen if you take out it's single chromosome? The cell will rather die.
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Bright red ROSE SPOTS are a symptom of: Typhoid fever.
Genes also jump from one position to another. This discovery brought the Nobel Prize to ____. B. McClintock.
The erythrogenic toxin in streptococcal disease is responsible for: The associated skin rash.
Why is mycobacterium tuberculosis unique? It is acid fast.
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T/F?: Pertussis (whooping cough) is a bacterial disease of the lower respiratory tract. False.
Alfa hemolytic streptococci produce a ____ colored zone on blood agar medium because of incomplete breakdown of blood cells. Olive Green.
T/F?: RNA polyamerase is associated with mRNA synthesis. True.
T/F?: Typhoid fever is one of the most widely encountered diseases in the United States, with annual cases exceeding 500,000. False.
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What is the most effective therapy in the treatment of botulism? Antitoxin.
What does the stop codon in mRNA code for? No amino acid.
The synthesis of a protein using information encoded in the mRNA is known as ____. Translation.
What have cases of Legionnaire's disease been linked to? Bacteria that has accumulated in standing water.
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T/F?: The bacterial chromosome contains plasmids. False.
What are cases of diphtheria characterized by? Pseudomembrane formation in the respiratory tract.
T/F?: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram(+) rod that is acquired by droplets. False.
T/F?: Typhoid fever is related to a disease commonly associated with barnyard animals. False.
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The chromosome of Escheria coli has ____ genes. 4300.
T/F?: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that provides immunity to its carrier against the typhoid fever illness. True.
T/F?: Rheumatic fever is common among school-age children. True.
Bull Neck children manifest sufferings from: Diphtheria.
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A pandemic refers to the spread of an infectious disease from ____ to ____. Continent to continent.
Nosocomial infections are those that: are usually acquired in the hospital.
T/F?: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis caused by M. Avium is very common among children. False.
T/F?: Tuberculosis is caused by a strand of streptococcal microorganisms. False.
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M protien is associated with the etiological agent that causes ___. Acute sore throat.
The staphylococcal enterotoxin is among the most _____ of exotoxins. Heat-resistant.
Genes existing on plasmids may include those for ____. Antibiotic resistance and bacteriocins.
Nonsense mutation affects the protein synthesis by: terminating the chain before.
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Staphylococcus aureus causes symptoms of illness by ____. Intoxication.
Okazaki fragments form most often during: Replication of the bacterial chromosome.
Helicobacter pylori is characterized by what features? Gram negative, curved rod, & production of urease and ammonia.
Individuals suffering from ____ usually complain of irritation against light (a form of photophobia). Meningitis.
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 What does the genome of a bacterium consist of?The complete set of genetic information.
 What causative organisms have prophages been located in relationship with?Diptheria and Scarlet Fever
 T/F?: AUG is a codon required to initiate the process of translation during the synthesis of a polypeptide.True.
 1 environmental mutagen is ultraviolet(UV) light. It exerts it's mutagenic effect by forming a ____ in the DNA.Thymine dimer.
 What is Haemophilus Influenzae currently recognized as an important cause of?Meningtis in young children.
 Cases of pnuemonical pneumonia commonly affect ____.The bronchial tubes and lungs.
 T/F?: whooping cough is accompanied by sore throat, a red beefy appearance in the pharynx, and swollen lymph nodes.False.
 The tuberculin test detects whether a person:Has been exposed to tubercle bacilli.
 The major activity or transcription is to:Produce RNA molecules.
 T/F?: Clostridum botulimum are an important cause of disease in agricultural crops.False.
 T/F? Tubercle bacilli produce no discernable toxins, but growth is so unrelenting that the tissues are literally consumed, thus giving tuberculosis it's older name of consumption.True.
 When DNA replication occurs only 1 strand is newly synthesized, another comes from the parent DNA molecule. The nature of this process is known as ____.Semiconservatism.
 Nirenberg, Khorana, and Holley received the 1968 Nobel Prize for their discovery related to:The Genetic Code.
 The following base sequence: 'AAAUCACAAGGUCC' is indicative of:RNA synthesis.
 T/F?: Tuberculosis is ranked as the number one killer among bacterial diseases in developing countries.True.
 A bacterial cell devoid of it's plasmids can multiply. That will happen if you take out it's single chromosome?The cell will rather die.
 Bright red ROSE SPOTS are a symptom of:Typhoid fever.
 Genes also jump from one position to another. This discovery brought the Nobel Prize to ____.B. McClintock.
 The erythrogenic toxin in streptococcal disease is responsible for:The associated skin rash.
 Why is mycobacterium tuberculosis unique?It is acid fast.
 T/F?: Pertussis (whooping cough) is a bacterial disease of the lower respiratory tract. False.
 Alfa hemolytic streptococci produce a ____ colored zone on blood agar medium because of incomplete breakdown of blood cells.Olive Green.
 T/F?: RNA polyamerase is associated with mRNA synthesis.True.
 T/F?: Typhoid fever is one of the most widely encountered diseases in the United States, with annual cases exceeding 500,000.False.
 What is the most effective therapy in the treatment of botulism?Antitoxin.
 What does the stop codon in mRNA code for?No amino acid.
 The synthesis of a protein using information encoded in the mRNA is known as ____.Translation.
 What have cases of Legionnaire's disease been linked to?Bacteria that has accumulated in standing water.
 T/F?: The bacterial chromosome contains plasmids.False.
 What are cases of diphtheria characterized by?Pseudomembrane formation in the respiratory tract.
 T/F?: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram(+) rod that is acquired by droplets.False.
 T/F?: Typhoid fever is related to a disease commonly associated with barnyard animals.False.
 The chromosome of Escheria coli has ____ genes.4300.
 T/F?: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that provides immunity to its carrier against the typhoid fever illness.True.
 T/F?: Rheumatic fever is common among school-age children.True.
 Bull Neck children manifest sufferings from:Diphtheria.
 A pandemic refers to the spread of an infectious disease from ____ to ____.Continent to continent.
 Nosocomial infections are those that:are usually acquired in the hospital.
 T/F?: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis caused by M. Avium is very common among children.False.
 T/F?: Tuberculosis is caused by a strand of streptococcal microorganisms.False.
 M protien is associated with the etiological agent that causes ___.Acute sore throat.
 The staphylococcal enterotoxin is among the most _____ of exotoxins.Heat-resistant.
 Genes existing on plasmids may include those for ____.Antibiotic resistance and bacteriocins.
 Nonsense mutation affects the protein synthesis by:terminating the chain before.
 Staphylococcus aureus causes symptoms of illness by ____.Intoxication.
 Okazaki fragments form most often during:Replication of the bacterial chromosome.
 Helicobacter pylori is characterized by what features?Gram negative, curved rod, & production of urease and ammonia.
 Individuals suffering from ____ usually complain of irritation against light (a form of photophobia).Meningitis.
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