MI Fall Final Review

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What causes antibiotic resistance?

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Skipping a dose of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.

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What is bioinformatics?

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Bioinformatics is the collection, classification, storage, and analysis of biochemical and biological information using computers, used to identify disease pathogens.

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What is the structural difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria?

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The main structural difference is in the cell wall.

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What happens when the amplitude of a sound wave increases?

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The sound seems louder.

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Which bacterial structure is incorrectly paired with its function: Pilli; storage, Flagella; movement, Capsule; protection, Cell wall; shape/support?

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Pilli; storage is incorrectly paired.

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Define Gram positive bacteria.

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Gram positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall, which retains the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining procedure.

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Define Gram negative bacteria.

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Gram negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane, which does not retain the crystal violet stain.

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What is the function of flagella in bacteria?

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Flagella are used for movement.

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What role does the capsule play in bacterial cells?

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The capsule provides protection to the bacteria from the host's immune system.

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What is the significance of pili in bacteria?

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Pili are hair-like structures that help bacteria adhere to surfaces and can play a role in the exchange of genetic material.