Microbiology Important questions (one liners Set – 7) Pharmacy

April 9, 20237.8k views 45 Points By Diksha Bhatla

In this post, we will share some important one-liners from microbiology that are relevant to pharmacy students. These one-liners will help students to understand the basics of microbiology, the types of microorganisms, the role of antibiotics, the importance of sterilization and disinfection, the common types of infections, and the emerging issue of antibiotic resistance. By the end of this post, students should have a better understanding of key microbiology concepts that are relevant to their studies in pharmacy.

Introduction:

Microbiology is a fundamental branch of science that deals with the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. As a pharmacy student, it is essential to have a solid understanding of microbiology, as many drugs are designed to target specific microorganisms. This post aims to provide pharmacy students with a concise summary of important one-liners from microbiology that are relevant to their studies. These one-liners cover topics such as the types of microorganisms, the role of antibiotics, the importance of sterilization and disinfection, the common types of infections, and the emerging issue of antibiotic resistance. By reading and understanding these one-liners, pharmacy students will have a better understanding of the basic concepts of microbiology and how they relate to pharmacy practice.

Name the process producing a mixture of lactic acid, ethanol and/or acetic acid, and CO2 as fermentation products

heterolactic fermentation

Name the organism that uses fixed organic carbon compounds as its carbon source

heterotroph

Name the bacteria that have more than 50% guanine and cytosine nucleotides in their DNA

high G+C gram-positive bacteria

Which bond is formed between the negatively charged phosphate groups that holds a lot of potential energy

high-energy phosphate bond

Name the large group of antigens bound by antibodies; large enough to settle out of fluid suspension

immune complex

A staining technique in which cells are fixed and holes dissolved in the membrane to allow passage of labeled antibodies to bind specific intracellular targets

immunocytochemistry (ICC)

Name the enzyme that bound with a cofactor or coenzyme

holoenzyme

Technique in which antibody or antigen can be concentrated by passing fluids through porous membranes, and target molecules are captured as they pass

immunofiltration

Fungal disease caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum

histoplasmosis

#10

A technique that uses a fluorescence microscope and antibody-specific fluorochromes to determine the presence of specific pathogens in a specimen

immunofluorescence

#11

A staining technique in which labeled antibodies are bound to specific cells in a tissue section

immunohistochemistry (IHC)

#12

DNA-binding proteins found in eukaryotes and archaea that aid in orderly packaging of chromosomal DNA

histones

#13

The study of the immune system

immunology

#14

Outside the organism in a test tube or artificial environment is known as

in vitro

#15

Proinflammatory molecule released by basophils and mast cells in response to stimulation by other cytokines and chemical mediators

histamine

#16

This refers to protozoans that consume food particles through phagoctytosis

holozoic

#17

Name the process producing only lactic acid as a fermentation product

homolactic fermentation

#18

Vaccine composed of whole pathogen cells or viruses that have been killed or inactivated through treatment with heat, radiation, or chemicals

inactivated vaccine

#19

Name the retrovirus responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in humans

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

#20

The number of individuals with new infections of a particular disease in a given period of time is called

incidence

#21

Movement of a pathogen from one host to another population through physical contact or through droplet transmission

horizontal direct transmission

#22

Inflammation of the conjunctiva in newborns caused by Chlamydia trachomatis transmitted during childbirth is

inclusion conjunctivitis

#23

Name the prokaryotic cell cytoplasmic structures for storing specific nutrients and other resources needed by cells

inclusions

#24

Introduction of genetic material from one organism to another organism within the same generation

horizontal gene transfer

#25

The first stage of acute disease, during which the pathogen begins multiplying in the host and signs and symptoms are not observable

incubation period

#26

The successful colonization of a microorganism within a host is called as

infection

#27

Name the types of host cells that a particular virus is able to infect

host range

#28

Highly contagious and acute viral disease of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus

influenza

#29

Serious infection caused by Trypanosoma brucei and spread by the bite of the tsetse fly

human African trypanosomiasis

#30

Proteins that participate in ribosome assembly during initiation

initiation factors

#31

A group of common sexually transmitted viruses that may be associated with genital warts or with cervical cancer

human papillomavirus (HPV)

#32

Name the adaptive immunity mediated by antibodies produced by B cells

humoral immunity

#33

Name the enzyme produced by pathogens that degrades hyaluronic acid between adjacent cells in connective tissue

hyaluronidase

#34

The stage of replication during which various proteins bind to the origin of replication to begin the replication process

initiation of DNA replication

#35

The stage of transcription during which RNA polymerase binds to a promoter and transcription begins

initiation of transcription

#36

The the joining of two complementary single-stranded DNA molecules

hybridization

#37

Small number of cells added to medium to start a culture is commonly called

inoculum

#38

Type of mutation involving the addition of one or more bases into a DNA sequence

insertion

#39

The clones of cell produced by fusing a normal B cell with a myeloma cell that is capable of producing monoclonal antibodies indefinitely

hybridoma

#40

Distortion of a light wave due to interaction with another wave

interference

#41

Refers to a polar molecule or portion of a molecule capable of strong attraction to water molecules

hydrophilic

#42

Cytokines largely produced by immune system cells that help coordinate efforts against invading pathogens

interleukins

#43

Refers to a nonpolar molecule or portion of a molecule not capable of strong attraction to water molecules

hydrophobic

#44

A host in which a parasite goes through some stages of its life cycle before migrating to the definitive host

intermediate host

#45

Potentially damaging immune response against an antigen is called

hypersensitivity

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