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Microbiology Test Review
(Test Wednesday March 30th or Thursday March 31st)
1. What are the two basic components of a virus?
2. Describe the structure of bacteria. ( Be sure to discuss: cell wall, flagellum, pili, DNA)
3. Compare/contrast bacteria and viruses in reference to the characteristics of life.
4. Describe the methods of transmission of viruses.
5. Define pathogenic:
6. In viruses, what information is found on the DNA or RNA?
7. List the benefits of bacteria:
8. Name and describe the 3 shapes of bacteria.
9. Describe the 3 methods of bacterial reproduction.
10. Give examples of viral diseases.
11. Give examples of bacterial diseases.
12. Are viruses general or specific to the type of cells they infect? Explain using your knowledge of spikes and receptor
sites.
13. List the steps of a lytic infection.
14. List the steps of a lysogenic infection. (Be sure to include the definition of a prophage!)
15. Predict (hypothesize) the effect of an antimicrobial agent on the growth of bacteria.
16. Differentiate between vaccines and antibiotics.
17. Define the following:
 Control
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Variable
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Zone of inhibition