Why Microbio - Hussein ID Exam 1

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What is the role of peptidoglycan in bacteria?

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Peptidoglycan provides structural support and shape to bacterial cell walls, essential for their viability.

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What is a common issue with antibiotic use in treating bacterial infections?

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The development of antibiotic resistance is a significant problem associated with antibiotic use.

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What is the common cold an example of?

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The common cold is an example of a mild viral disease.

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What disease is associated with prions in humans?

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a prion disease found in humans.

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Why can't penicillin and amoxicillin treat Mycoplasma pneumoniae?

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae lacks a cell wall, making it resistant to antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis.

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What is the difference between viral and bacterial infections?

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Viral infections are caused by viruses, while bacterial infections are caused by bacteria; they require different treatment approaches.

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What is the significance of DNA polymerase in bacteria?

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DNA polymerase is essential for DNA replication in bacteria, but humans have different mechanisms for DNA replication.

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What are the characteristics of prions?

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Prions are misfolded proteins that can induce other proteins to misfold, leading to neurodegenerative diseases.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and become resistant to the effects of medications that once killed them.

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What is the function of the bacterial cell wall?

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The bacterial cell wall protects the cell from osmotic pressure and provides shape.