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The Microbiology of Antibiotic Resistance
  • 1. Which antibiotic is commonly associated with the resistance known as MRSA?
A) Methicillin
B) Penicillin
C) Tetracycline
D) Amoxicillin
  • 2. Which term describes the transfer of genes between bacteria through plasmids?
A) Conjugation
B) Transformation
C) Translation
D) Transduction
  • 3. What is a biofilm?
A) A type of antibiotic
B) A single bacterial cell
C) A community of microorganisms attached to a surface
D) A virus particle
  • 4. What type of resistance involves the alteration of antibiotic targets?
A) Target modification
B) Enzymatic degradation
C) Metabolic bypass
D) Efflux pumping
  • 5. What does the term 'pan-resistant' mean?
A) Resistant to only one antibiotic
B) Resistance that can be treated
C) Resistant to all known antibiotics
D) Sensitivity to all antibiotics
  • 6. How does over-prescription of antibiotics contribute to resistance?
A) Creates selective pressure for resistant bacteria
B) Reduces overall bacterial populations
C) Increases effectiveness of all antibiotics
D) Enhances immune responses
  • 7. What is a primary bacterial target for many antibiotics?
A) Ribosomes
B) Cell membrane
C) Nucleus
D) Mitochondria
  • 8. Which of the following is a potential consequence of antibiotic resistance?
A) Decreased rates of infection
B) More effective antibiotic treatments
C) Increased healthcare costs
D) Elimination of bacterial diseases
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