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A type of inclusion containing volutin, a polymerized inorganic phosphate that appears red when stained with methylene blue
Microbiology Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. A type of inclusion containing volutin, a polymerized inorganic phosphate that appears red when stained with methylene blue
Ans → metachromatic granule
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Q. A type of inclusion containing volutin, a polymerized inorganic phosphate that appears red when stained with methylene blue
Ans → metachromatic granule
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Q. A virus composed of a nucleic acid core, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a capsid
Ans → naked virus
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Q. The the sequencing of genomic fragments from microbial communities, allowing researchers to study genes from a collection of multiple species
Ans → metagenomics
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Q. The science of studying a collection of mRNA molecules produced from microbial communities
Ans → metatranscriptomics
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Q. The member of the quinolone family that functions by inhibiting the activity of DNA gyrase, blocking DNA replication
Ans → nalidixic acid
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Q. An antibacterial and antiprotozoan drug of the nitroimidazole class that is activated in anaerobic target cell and introduces DNA strand breakage, thus interfering with DNA replication in target cells
Ans → metronidazole
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Q. A part of the upper throat (pharynx) extending from the posterior nasal cavity; carries air inhaled through the nose
Ans → nasopharynx
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Q. Glycoprotein expressed on the surface of all nucleated cells and involved in the presentation of normal “self” antigens and foreign antigens from intracellular pathogens
Ans → MHC I molecule
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Q. A three-dimensional structure of folded fully functional proteins
Ans → native structure
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Q. A glycoprotein expressed only on the surface of antigen-presenting cells and involved in the presentation of foreign antigens from pathogens ingested by phagocytosis
Ans → MHC II molecule
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Q. A lymphoid cells that recognize and destroy abnormal target cells by inducing apoptosis
Ans → natural killer cells (NK cells)
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Q. A simple spherical arrangement of amphipathic lipid molecules with nonpolar tails aggregated within the interior and polar heads forming the outer surface
Ans → micelle
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Q. A a stain that produces colour around the structure of interest while not coloring the structure itself
Ans → negative stain
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Q. An organism that requires oxygen at levels lower than atmospheric concentration
Ans → microaerophile
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Q. A herpes infection of the newborn, generally caused by infection during birth
Ans → neonatal herpes
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Q. Technique in which antibody or antigen can be concentrated by passing fluids through porous membranes, and target molecules are captured as they pass
Ans → immunofiltration
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Q. A lymphoid cells that recognize and destroy abnormal target cells by inducing apoptosis
Ans → natural killer cells (NK cells)
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Q. Name a group of common sexually transmitted viruses that may be associated with genital warts or with cervical cancer
Ans → human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Q. Formulation in which individual doses of a granulated dosage form are separated
Ans → divided granule
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Q. A simple spherical arrangement of amphipathic lipid molecules with nonpolar tails aggregated within the interior and polar heads forming the outer surface
Ans → micelle
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Q. electron systems in which bonding electrons are not localised between two atoms as for a single bond but are spread (delocalized) over the whole group.
Ans → delocalization
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Q. A functional group consisting of an internal carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two other carbon atoms
Ans → Ketones
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Q. A condition in which a disease caused by or acquired during a medical procedure
Ans → iatrogenic disease
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Q. An aqueous solution used for the prevention and treatment of mouth and throat infections.
Ans → gargle
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Q. A virus composed of a nucleic acid core, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a capsid
Ans → naked virus
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Q. The science of studying a collection of mRNA molecules produced from microbial communities
Ans → metatranscriptomics
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Q. Name the cell envelope structure outside the cell wall in some bacteria that allows bacteria to adhere to surfaces,
Ans → glycocalyx
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Q. The copper containing protein involved for the conversion of ferrous iron (Fe2+) to ferric iron (Fe3+) in the plasma
Ans → Ceruloplasmin
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Q. A a stain that produces colour around the structure of interest while not coloring the structure itself
Ans → negative stain
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Q. Name the class of T cells that is the central orchestrator of the cellular and humoral defenses of adaptive immunity and the cellular defenses of innate immunity
Ans → helper T cells
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Q. Movement of a pathogen from one host to another population through physical contact or through droplet transmission
Ans → horizontal direct transmission
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Q. Repair of the sugar-phosphate backbone of the DNA, making the DNA molecule continuous
Ans → ligation
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Q. A rare form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy endemic to Papua New Guinea
Ans → kuru
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Q. Name the antiviral drug that blocks the fusion of HIV receptors to the coreceptors required for virus entry into the cell
Ans → fusion inhibitor
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Q. Test in which antigen and antisera are added to neighboring wells in an agar gel, allowing visualization of precipitin arcs
Ans → Ouchterlony assay
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Q. The successful colonization of a microorganism within a host is called as
Ans → infection
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Q. Close, tight aggregation of colloid particles, emulsion droplets, suspension particles, which are difficult to redisperse.
Ans → coagulation
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Q. Antibody that is a monomer when functioning as a receptor on surface of B cells but a pentamer when secreted in response to specific pathogens;
Ans → IgM
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Q. Name the process producing a mixture of lactic acid, ethanol and/or acetic acid, and CO2 as fermentation products
Ans → heterolactic fermentation
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