Question 1

Serratia marcescens produces a pigment called _________________ which ranges from dark red to pale pink, depending on the species.​

Accepted Answer

​prodigiosin

Question 2

The disease cholera is caused by a species belonging to the genus _________________.​

Accepted Answer

Vibrio​

Question 3

Species of which of the following genera are part of the normal microbiome of the intestines and aid in biotransformation of bile acid and breakdown of carbohydrates?​

Accepted Answer

Bacteroides is a genus of bacteria that is commonly found in the human intestinal tract and is involved in the biotransformation of bile acid and the breakdown of carbohydrates. The other genera listed are not typically part of the normal microbiome of the intestines.

Question 4

Helicobacter pylori is frequently isolated in individuals with which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori is a common microorganism found in the stomach lining and is frequently isolated in individuals with peptic ulcer disease.

Question 5

Dangerous healthcare-associated infections from carbapenem-resistant ______________________ (CRE) were linked to inadequate decontamination of endoscopic equipment.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dangerous healthcare-associated infections from carbapenem-resistant ______________________ (CRE)...

Question 6

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Debridement

Accepted Answer

Debridement refers to the surgical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to help a wound heal properly.

Question 7

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Endocarditis

Accepted Answer

Endocarditis is defined as a microbial infection or inflammation of the valves or inner lining of the heart.

Question 8

Some studies indicate that Campylobacter jejuni is the leading cause of __________________ illness, surpassing Shigella and Salmonella and which may result in complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some studies indicate that Campylobacter jejuni is...

Question 9

Which of the following is the genus for the causative agent in typhoid fever?​

Accepted Answer

Salmonella is the genus for the causative agent in typhoid fever. Kingella, Klebsiella, and Serratia are not associated with causing typhoid fever.

Question 10

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Buboes

Accepted Answer

Buboes are inflammatory lymphatic lesions often associated with infections by Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for the plague, and are typically found in the groin or axillae. They can become blue or black due to tissue necrosis.

Question 11

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Vacuole

Accepted Answer

Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles in the cytoplasm of cells that are typically filled with fluid, serving various functions such as storage, waste disposal, protection, and growth.

Question 12

​Bordetella pertussis is the causative agent for the disease commonly called ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Bordetella pertussis is the causative agent for...

Question 13

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Halophilic

Accepted Answer

Halophilic refers to the strong attraction to or affinity for salt or other sodium chloride substances.

Question 14

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Periodontal

Accepted Answer

Periodontal refers to the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, including the gums and bone structure.

Question 15

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Apoptosis

Accepted Answer

Apoptosis is a genetically regulated process of cell death triggered by certain stimuli such as DNA mutation or damage, which matches description E.

Question 16

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Ozena

Accepted Answer

Ozena is a condition mainly in the elderly also called atrophic rhinitis characterized by thinning or necrosis of the nasal membranes with mucopurulent discharge and a foul odor.

Question 17

Eating of raw seafood such as oysters is discouraged in summer months due to the higher concentration of which pathogenic genus?​

Accepted Answer

Vibrio is a pathogenic genus commonly found in warm coastal waters and can cause gastrointestinal illness. Its concentration increases in seawater during summer months, making it a risk for consuming raw seafood such as oysters.

Question 18

​Which of the following pathogens is the cause of the disease known as the plague?

Accepted Answer

Yersinia is the pathogen that causes the disease known as the plague.

Question 19

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Tribe

Accepted Answer

Tribe refers to a related group of organisms in taxonomy that rank a level above genus but below family or sub-family, as in the example of Proteeae under Enterobacteriaceae.

Question 20

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
-​Atherosclerotic plaque

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerotic plaque is correctly described as a collection of cholesterol crystals under the surface of vascular epithelium, which can lead to narrowing of the vessel lumen and is commonly associated with hardening of the arteries.

Quiz 16: Gram Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli

Serratia marcescens produces a pigment called _________________ which ranges from dark red to pale pink, depending on the species.

The disease cholera is caused by a species belonging to the genus _________________.

Species of which of the following genera are part of the normal microbiome of the intestines and aid in biotransformation of bile acid and breakdown of carbohydrates?

Helicobacter pylori is frequently isolated in individuals with which of the following?

Dangerous healthcare-associated infections from carbapenem-resistant ______________________ (CRE) were linked to inadequate decontamination of endoscopic equipment.

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Debridement

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Endocarditis

Some studies indicate that Campylobacter jejuni is the leading cause of __________________ illness, surpassing Shigella and Salmonella and which may result in complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Which of the following is the genus for the causative agent in typhoid fever?

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Buboes

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Vacuole

Bordetella pertussis is the causative agent for the disease commonly called ___________________.

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Halophilic

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Periodontal

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Apoptosis

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Ozena

Eating of raw seafood such as oysters is discouraged in summer months due to the higher concentration of which pathogenic genus?

Which of the following pathogens is the cause of the disease known as the plague?

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Tribe

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition. -Atherosclerotic plaque