Bacteria — Flashcards

One function of bile is _____ activity via membrane disruption

H. pylori produces _____, which alkalinizes the local environment, enabling bacterial survival

Where does Staphylococcus aureus normally colonize?_____

Which bacteria (2) present with WBCs in urine but NO bacteria (sterile pyruria)?_____

Chains of cocci bacteria are known as _____

Which type of Bacillus cereus food poisoning has the shortest incubation period?_____

Bacteria with distinct, firmly attached gelatinous layerhave a _____

Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices

Which immunoglobulin(s) fix complement? _____

Can bacterial spores be killed via autoclaving?_____