Microbial Physiology
Microbial physiology is the branch of microbiology that is associated with studying the physiology of fungi, bacteria, and viruses. It is an important field of science concerning functional genomics and metabolic engineering.
Chemotaxis
The organism’s movement in a particular direction as a response to certain chemicals that are available in the environment is defined as chemotaxis. In brief, it can be defined as the occurrence of an organism’s movement in response to a certain chemical stimulus.
a) Biofilm is:
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a complex established community of microorganisms on solid surfaces |
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is a layer of millions of identical bacteria on solid surfaces |
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is a layer of compounds released from the tissue as a protection against pathogenic microorganisms |
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All of these are correct |
b)
Capsule formation is associated with the virulence of pathogenic bacteria. Why? Select all that apply.
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They are sticky and attach better |
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They can escape phagocytosis |
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The capsule makes them grow/multiply faster |
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They kill immune cells |
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