Bio II Fall Semester Exam

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What is a fomite?

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Inanimate objects like doorknobs or clothing that are contaminated with infectious agents.

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What is the most important component of bacterial cell walls?

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Peptidoglycan.

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Which cellular structures are found only in prokaryotic cells?

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Pili.

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What term describes an infection that is not yet clinical but can still be transmitted?

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Inapparent infection.

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Where is ATP produced in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria.

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Define vector in the context of infectious diseases.

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An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.

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What is the role of teichoic acid in bacterial cells?

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It is a component of the cell wall that helps maintain cell structure and regulate cell division.

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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of pili in bacteria?

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Pili are hair-like structures that help bacteria adhere to surfaces and facilitate genetic exchange.

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What is the significance of peptidoglycan in bacteria?

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It provides structural support and protection to bacterial cell walls.