Which of the following diseases is/are associated with "Biofilms'

Q: Differences between Gram + and – and examples. Describe at least two diseases for each, signs,…

A: Bacterias are free-living mostly unicellular organisms, one of the first to appear on the earth,…

Q: Bacteria are capable of rapid ______________, and as a resultthese organisms vary enormously in…

A: Bacteria consist of all the characteristics of a living being and can reproduce independently via…

Q: Biofilms protect bacteria from antibiotics due to reduced diffusion of the drug.

A: Several living and nonliving surfaces harbour the biofilms which are typically produced due to the…

Q: Which of the following are ways in which forming a biofilm can make a bacterial infection more…

A: Biofilms are a collective of one or more types of microorganisms that can grow on many different…

Q: Where biofilms can be found aside from surfaces . Explain the function of such biofilms to the…

A: A biofilm is a syntrophic consortium of microorganisms in which cells adhere to one another and, in…

Q: Give an example of a medically relevant biofilm that forms invirtually all healthy humans

A: Introduction: Biofilm is defined as a community of microorganisms attached to the surface, embedded…

Q: Micro -endotoxin

A: Microendotoxin refers to pyrogen molecule (fever inducing agent) found in Gram negative bacteria.

Q: The following bacteria are Gram negative: Salmonella spp. and E. coli S. aureus and Streptococcus…

A: The following bacteria are Gram negative:Salmonella spp. and E. coliE. coli is a Gram negative, rod…

Q: How would you argue against this statement: "To help prevent any type of bacterial infection all…

A: I do not agree with this statement.  From an immunology perspective, wiping all the bacteria from…

Q: Clearly describe the application of microbes in wastewater treatment, the Food industry, and brewery…

A: Microorganisms are small organisms that are usually not visible through the naked eyes. Other than…

Q: Which bacteria is demonstrating the presence of tryptophanase? None of the bacteria Bacteria S…

A: In indole production test, we determine the microorganism's ability to produce an enzyme…

Q: Bacterial capsule helps in adherence of bacteria to surface in its environment. It also protects the…

A: First statement is true. Second statement is false. Bacterial capsule helps in adherence in its…

Q: When a child skins their knee and neosporin is applied, this reduces the chances of pathogens…

A: Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and fungi. They can be…

Q: Signs and symptoms from this organism are as follows: Intense itching and a localized rash that may…

A: Signs and symptoms: These are defined as the abnormalities in the body that is indicative of of a…

Q: Growth of microorganisms can't be controlled in a lab setting.  true/ false

A: The microorganisms are simplest creatures on earth that are responsible for so many diseases and…

Q: Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with bacteria that form endospores?   tetanus…

A: Endospores are dormant non-reproductive structures produced by the bacteria which are not true…

Q: A highly conserved endotoxin of gram negative bacteria is? Lipid A adhesin protease…

A: Gram negative bacteria has highly conserved endotoxin on its outer layers.

Q: Transport of maltose from the extracellular space to the cytoplasm of Gram-negative bacteria…

A: Gram-negative bacteria are a group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in…

Q: Some bacteria can form _________________ to withstand unfavorable conditions in the environment

A: Bacteria are a sort of organic cell. They establish a huge space of prokaryotic microorganisms.…

Q: a microbe that decomposes the organic remains of dead organisms. (decomposers is wrong. i don't…

A: Decomposers is the term used for all the microorganisms that are involved in the decomposition…

Q: What type of bacterium can be oxygen dependent or independent.

A: There are various physical factors that affect the growth of bacteria. Factors like oxygen…

Q: When conditions are unfavorable, some bacteria:

A: Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms in nature. They support many forms of life and are…

Q: Describe what happens in an E. coli bacterium that has been living on the top of your ridge for the…

A: We have a diverse set of microorganisms around us that make our environment. These can be pathogenic…

Q: How is it possible for strict anaerobic bacteria to cause a disease in humans? Strict anaerobe…

A: An anaerobic organism is a organism who does not require molecular oxygen for the  growth.

Q: Soap and detergents are categorized as which type of antimicrobial chemical? oxidizing agent…

A: Chemical antimicrobial agents can be categorized into various groups depending on the type of…

Q: Most metabolites pass through the cytoplasmic membrane via: secretion systems transport proteins…

A: The intermediate outcomes of metabolism, known as metabolites, are created by a variety of naturally…

Q: A microorganism found living under conditions of high ________ is a barophile.   carbon dioxide…

A: A microorganisms naturally grow in conditions that are far from optimal, which causes them to become…

Q: short notes about the bacterial biofilm formation

A: Microorganisms typically attach to and grow on lifeless and living surfaces in order to survive.…

Q: Breakdown of the items in the image can occur through an anaerobic process to generate a renewable,…

A: In the absence of oxygen, bacteria utilize anaerobic digestion to break down organic materials,…

Q: Which of the following polymer is intracellular? chondroitin sulfate Heparan sulfate Keratan…

A: A polymer is a big molecule made up of smaller building blocks called monomers that repeat and come…

Q: What type of microbes are often withstand and survive high pressure treatment?

A: Microorganisms are killed by high hydrostatic pressure. This pressure-instigated inactivation is…

Q: Which is NOT a component of a Gram-positive bacterium's cell envelope? ○ peptidoglycan ○…

A: Bacteria are classified according to their nature of cell wall into Gram positive and Gram negative…

Q: In lab, sterile technique is important for what reason? none of the answers are correct to ensure…

A: In Sterile Condition, Every microbe including bacteria, fungus, etc should be eradicated before…

Q: microbial CELLS is the most RESISTANT to disinfectants and antiseptics?

A: Prions are the infectious agent which are misfolded proteins having  the ability to transmit their…

Q: /hich of the following are ways in which forming a biofilm can make a bacterial fection more…

A: Option b.

Q: The statements are given below, which will best describe why antimicrobial drugs that affect cell…

A: Antimicrobial drugs are used to kill microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. It makes…

Q: Which of the following microorganisms require the major available (aW) of water to proliferate?

A: aW is the water activity, is the measurement of available water. 0.62 is the minimum requirement for…

Q: Within a biofilm: cells are randomly distributed. cells are protected from easy penetration of…

A: Biofilms are a collective of one or more types of microorganisms that can grow on many different…

Q: Three ways/mechanisms in which genetic material can be transferred from one bacteria to another…

A: Bacteriology is a branch of microbiology dealing with the study of bacteria. Bacteria are…

Q: Biofilm formation is known to increase the resistance of member bacteria to antibiotics. How does…

A: Microbes are mostly unicellular and exist as single cells.

Q: All microorganisms have a similar range of living conditions.  true / false

A: Answer:  MICROORGANISMS = These are the microscopic organisms which cannot be seen by naked eyes.…

Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.