Bacteria — Flashcards

Does Shigella have a capsule? _____

What class of helper T cell promotes immunity against extracellular microbes _____

_____ leprosy is associated with a strong Th2-cell response, allowing for humoral immunity

Streptococcus pyogenes contains the enzyme _____, which breaks down connective tissue, allowing for the spread of cellulitis

In Transposition of bacterial DNA, a(n) _____ can move to a(n) plasmid, allowing transfer to another bacterium via conjugation

Is Streptococcus viridans encapsulated? _____

Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae having a polysaccharide capsule virulence factor, patients who have _____ disease or a-_____ patients are particularly susceptible

_____ is used to amplify DNA

Hint: which bacterial genetics phenomenon

During the _____ phase of bacterial growth bacteria are continuing to grow but also starting to die

Why doesn't Rickettsia spp. gram stain well? _____