Bacteria — Flashcards

_____ is used to amplify DNA

Which toxin of Bordetella pertussis inhibits DNA synthesis in ciliated epithelial cells?_____

What is the etiology of Relapsing Fever?_____

Which gram-variable bacteria has a fishy odor?_____

What proteins cross-link peptidoglycan on bacterial cell walls?_____

During the _____ phase of bacterial growth, there is no increase in number of cells since you added them to the culture

Staphylococcus aureus is catalase _____

What is the etiology of Lyme Disease?_____

Clostridium perfringens binds _____, resulting in watery diarrhea due to destruction of tight junctions

Which complement deficiencies result in increased risk for Neisseria infection? _____