Describe the function of the translocon in cotranslationaltransfer.

Q: Why would phages pass through the filters used to separate fragments of bacterial cells after the…

A: Bacteriophage or phage is a virus that infects a bacterial cell, and may cause lysis to its host…

Q: What is meant by a bacterial “colony” or colony-forming unit?

A: Introduction A colony is made up of two or more conspecific individuals who live in close proximity…

Q: What other factors may control the outcome of an infectiousdisease?

A: An infectious disease is the one that is caused by pathogenic microbes. These microbes can be…

Q: Which of the following type of transport processes is commonly used by bacteria in a…

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Q: Describe the structure and function of a bacterialflagellum

A: Flagella are appendages that protrude from the surface of bacterial cells. The number and…

Q: What is SCID?

A: The immune system of the body fights against foreign invaders and protect the body from infections.…

Q: Define restriction point,

A: The cell cycle is the initial process that cells follow to prepare themselves for cell division.…

Q: Mention the different types of adsorption

A: Absorption is the process in which a fluid is dissolved by a liquid or a solid (absorbent).…

Q: describe Generalized transduction

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Q: Why should the cell density of the inoculum be as small as possible? Why can we not standardize the…

A: The process of introduction of microbes into a nutrient media or other similar environments which…

Q: Distinguish between F+ and Hfr bacterial strains.

A: A mechanism that involves the direct contact of two bacterial cells, which leads to the transfer of…

Q: Why would it be important for the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion test to use a standard concentration of…

A: An antibiotic susceptibility test is the disk diffusion or agar diffusion test, or Kirby-Bauer test…

Q: Define antispasmodics

A: As we know A drug is any chemical substance or material that alters the physiology or psychology of…

Q: Differentiate between cytotaxonomy and chemotaxonomy.

A: Taxonomy or systematics is a branch of biology in which the organisms are classified into categories…

Q: Why are vent polymerase and Pfu more efficient than the Taq polymerase?

A: Polymerase is an enzyme that forms nucleic acids’ long chains. The RNA and DNA polymerase are used…

Q: What tools are used to transfer bacteria

A: Ans - An inoculation loop is used to transfer bacteria for microbiological culture. Petri dish.…

Q: f a mutation occurred in Escherichia coli that deleted the gene for adhesion, what effect might it…

A: E.Coli is the major bacteria that cause urinary tract infections in about 85% of cases. UTI is more…

Q: Describe the mechanisms bacteria employ to sequester iron during the course of an infecti

A: Iron sequestration, which is regulated by iron-binding proteins termed transferrins, is a well-known…

Q: Calculate the D70 values for these three bacterial populations

A: The decimal reduction time or the D value is the time required for a bacterial population to…

Q: What advantage do quorum-sensing systems confer onbacterial cells?

A: Quorum sensing is a way of communication between cells. It is a signaling pathway. Quorum sensing is…

Q: Explain how the capsule can protect the bacteria from antibiotics and the immune system.

A: A huge structure found in many bacteria is the bacterial capsule. It's a polysaccharide layer that…

Q: Is the fluid inside a bacterial cell considered a solution, acolloid, or both? Explain.

A: Suspensions and colloids are mixtures whose properties are in many ways intermediate   A suspension…

Q: what is the aversge generation time for E. coli?

A: Generation times for microscopic organisms fluctuate from around 12 minutes to 24 hours or more.…

Q: What is the Mechannism of Hemolysis in pnh

A: Hemolysis is the rupture of red blood cells and the cytoplasmic content release into the surrounding…

Q: Discuss modes of nutrition in bacteria

A: Introduction Nutrients Are Substances That Help Your Body Produce Energy, Grow And Maintain Tissues,…

Q: which gene is mutated in type la maple syrup urine disease?

A: Maple syrup urine disease is associated with problems with feeding, vomiting, low energy levels in…

Q: in flow cytometry, when cells labeled with fluorescent molecules pass through the focused laser…

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Q: Describe the function of bacterial endospores and discuss the steps of sporulation

A: When a differentiated cell is formed within the cells of certain gram-positive bacteria which show…

Q: imen. Enunmerate at least 5 examples of com

A: Morphine belongs to opiate family.It can be  naturally found as a dark brown,resinous form It can be…

Q: Can HFr conjuation increase bacterial diverstity

A: Prokaryotes are the single celled organisms (unicellular) and are the simplest form, which do not…

Q: What is an IgAase and why would a bacterial pathogenproduce one?

A: The bacteria that have the potential to cause diseases are called pathogenic bacteria.

Q: What are BAC vectors?

A: Cloning vectors are the vehicles that are used in carrying the foreign DNA molecules. The cloning…

Q: does the rate of diffusion correspond with the molecular weight of the dye?

A: The rate of diffusion correspond with the molecular weight of the dye...

Q: What is an Hfr cell? How does it differ from F-, F+, and F-? What is the definition of an…

A: The bacterial cells carrying the F plasmid are called F+ and those lacking the F plasmid are called…

Q: What factors determine the eventual size of bacterial colony?

A: Bacteria grow on solid media as colonies. A colony may be defined as a visible mass of…

Q: Transfer and isolation techniques: Explain why you should avoid allowing the loop filled with…

A: During laboratory procedures, there are certain ways that should be followed to avoid the samples to…

Q: List both the bacterial proteins and eukaryotic cytoskeletal proteins that resemble each other.

A: Some bacterial cytoplasmic proteins are discovered that have similar roles with the eukaryotic…

Q: How would azithromycin influence quorum sensing in this bacterium?

A: The bacteria are communicating with each other by the process of qurum sensing. It helps them to…

Q: Describe the three different methods of horizontal gene transfer among bacteria and mention their…

A: Horizontal gene transfer, otherwise called lateral gene transfer, is an interaction where an…

Q: Describe and give a specific example of a facilitateddiffusion process.

A: Passive transport is a kind of membrane transport in which chemicals are moved across cell membranes…

Q: Define the term cytopathic effect and provide one example.

A: Cytocidal virus infection is often linked with alterations in physiology, cell shape, and sequential…

Q: Explain how an Hfr strain is produced?

A: Fertility factor or F plasmid is the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence in the bacteria. F plasmid…