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