_____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).
#2
Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces _____, which generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill competing microbes
#3
A bacteria's _____ wall can be a target for the immune system and antibiotics
#4
Strep pneumonia contains _____, allowing bacteria to adhere and colonize the mucous membranes.
#5
Which gram-negative rod produces an exotoxin that ADP-ribosylates EF-2?_____
#6
Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices
#7
What feature of Pseudomonas is anti-phagocytic?_____
#8
glycocalyx
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Quorum sensing in biofilms Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).
Answer: Staph epidermidis
Flashcard 2: Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces _____, which generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill competing microbes
Answer: pyocyanin
Flashcard 3: A bacteria's _____ wall can be a target for the immune system and antibiotics
Answer: cell
Flashcard 4: Strep pneumonia contains _____, allowing bacteria to adhere and colonize the mucous membranes.
Answer: IgA protease
Flashcard 5: Which gram-negative rod produces an exotoxin that ADP-ribosylates EF-2?_____
Answer: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Flashcard 6: Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices
Answer: biofilm
Flashcard 7: What feature of Pseudomonas is anti-phagocytic?_____
Answer: Bacterial capsule
Flashcard 8: glycocalyx
Answer: mediates adherence to surfaces
Extra: polysaccharide
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