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