Q: Which of the following is a correct equation for aerobic respiration in bacteria?

$$C_6H_{12}O_6$ + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{energy}$$

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells possess both.

Question 2

A scientist is using 16S rRNA gene sequencing to classify a newly discovered microbe. Why is this method preferred for phylogenetic classification?

Accepted Answer

Because the 16S rRNA gene is highly conserved among organisms, allowing for comparison of evolutionary relationships.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes Koch’s postulates?

Accepted Answer

They are a series of steps used to establish a causal relationship between a microorganism and a disease.

Question 4

A Gram-negative bacterium is found to be resistant to penicillin. Which cell structure is most likely responsible for this resistance?

Accepted Answer

Outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Question 5

During glycolysis, what is the net gain of ATP molecules per molecule of glucose?

Accepted Answer

$$2$$

Question 6

Which of the following metabolic pathways is used by bacteria to generate ATP in the absence of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Fermentation

Question 7

A bacterial culture is grown in a test tube. After 24 hours, growth is observed only at the top of the tube. What type of organism is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Obligate aerobe

Question 8

Which enzyme is responsible for reducing nitrogen gas ($$N_2) to $$ammonia ($$NH_3) $$during nitrogen fixation?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogenase

Question 9

A patient is infected with a virus that integrates its genome into the host cell’s DNA and remains dormant for years. What type of viral infection is this?

Accepted Answer

Latent infection

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a physical method of microbial control?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol disinfection

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the role of beta-lactam antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

They disrupt cell wall synthesis by interfering with peptidoglycan cross-linking.

Question 12

Which of the following is a mechanism by which bacteria can acquire antibiotic resistance genes from other bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal gene transfer

Question 13

A patient receives a vaccine containing inactivated (killed) virus particles. What type of vaccine is this?

Accepted Answer

Inactivated (killed) vaccine

Question 14

Which of the following immune cells is primarily responsible for producing antibodies?

Accepted Answer

Plasma B cells

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of the complement system in immunity?

Accepted Answer

Direct lysis of pathogens via membrane attack complex

Question 16

A bacterial population grows exponentially for 3 hours, then the growth rate slows and the number of viable cells plateaus. What phase of the growth curve is the population entering?

Accepted Answer

Stationary phase

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct equation for aerobic respiration in bacteria?

Accepted Answer

$$C_6H_{12}O_6$ + 6O_2 ightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + 	ext{energy}$$

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of endotoxins?

Accepted Answer

They are components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, specifically lipopolysaccharide (LPS).

Question 19

A patient is exposed to a pathogen and develops immunity after recovering from the infection. What type of immunity is this?

Accepted Answer

Natural active immunity

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of helper T cells in the immune response?

Accepted Answer

They activate other immune cells by releasing cytokines.

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