Microbiology-Describe the physical or anatomical barriers at the following body sites, and explain how they accomplish body defense:  a) Eyes b) Skin c) Gastrointestinal tract d) Respiratory Tract e) Urinary Tract

Q: Some potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including strains of Enterococcus, Staphylococcus,…

A: The infection that spread in the hospital settings are called nosocomial infections. Hospital is a…

Q: How would you explain to a biology class that in the next decade,some diseases currently thought to…

A: Currently there are several non-infectious diseases that are thought to be not caused by microbes.…

Q: Desiccation, a time-honored method of preserving food, is effective because the   water content is…

A: Desiccation is the process by which we decrease the amount of water in any organism or any non…

Q: Answer and explain the question below. No copy-paste in google, please. What organic compound is…

A: "Organic compounds" comprise about 90% of all known molecules. Mostly composed of three elements:…

Q: Which of the following is not an example of the physical, mechanical, and chemical barriers at body…

A: Innate immunity is present since birth. Innate immunity is non-specific. Innate immunity lacks…

Q: Which major body sites are heavily colonized by microbes?

A: Humans and microbes have always coevolved together. The microbial associates of humans are…

Q: describe some of the pathogenic bacteria that threaten human health?

A: some of the pathogenic bacteria  area as follows;

Q: Would culture human cells be classified as a biohazard?

A: A "microbe" is a living entity that is so tiny that it cannot be seen with the naked eye.…

Q: Explain Activities of Microbial Cells

A: Microbes are the microscopic organisms also known as micro-organisms. They cannot be seen with the…

Q: What are the benefits and harmful effects of microorganisms?

A: Microorganism cannot be seen with naked eyes as they are so small. They can be seen under microscope…

Q: How airborne particles can affect human health?

A: Air-born particles have a wide variety and describe as particulate matter. The particulate material…

Q: In what ways are microorganisms important to humans?

A: Microorganisms: Microorganisms are also known as microbes. Microbes had a great diversity —…

Q: Classifying microorganisms poses a greater challenge compared to higher organisms largely because

A: Ans. It was more difficult to distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic protests. They are far more…

Q: Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? Virucide - inactivates viruses Germicide -…

A: Introduction: Antimicrobials are agents used to stop or kill the growth of microorganisms. They are…

Q: State various uses of agar?

A: Microbial culture is a method of multiplying microbes by allowing them to reproduce in a…

Q: how does microorganisms "cheat"?

A: Co-operative activities are frequently seen in higher multicellular forms of life. These enable a…

Q: What are some beneficial uses of microorganisms?

A: Beneficial uses of microorganisms.

Q: Are microbes are friends or enemies? What they are doing in our body, is it safe or dangerous? What…

A: Microbes are friend as well as enemy to our body it is friend when it comes to our health…

Q: Which of the following is TRUE regarding bacteria? a- Bacteria help produce vitamins in our…

A: Bacteria These are microscopic single-celled organisms that are found almost everywhere on Earth.…

Q: Define any five Natural Products with MedicalApplications ?

A: Answer: Introduction: A natural product means a chemical substance formed by a living organism or…

Q: Summarize the terms used to characterize microbes based on their  physical growth factors;  1. pH…

A: 1. pH  Acidophiles are those microorganisms that are able to survive in extremely acidic conditions…

Q: Why do pathogenic bacteria make enzymes?  Name one enzyme that affects blood clotting (or clots) and…

A: Bacteria that can induce disease are known as pathogenic bacteria. Many bacteria are harmless and…

Q: In term of the microbes in human body, Are the areas the same or are they different per individuals?…

A: As we know that almost 99.9% of the human genome is the same in different individuals. However, this…

Q: Outline and describe, three strategies to identify microorganisms.

A: Three most widely used methods are :  PCR  Microarray based identification  Immunological…

Q: When can E. coli become potentially pathogenic (disease-causing)?

A: E Coli or Escherichia Coli is a bacteria. A bacterial cell is a type of prokaryotic cell. It means…

Q: Explain what are antibiotics?

A: The bacteria is the unicellular prokaryotic organism that exists in soil, water, plants, animals,…

Q: Why immunology is an important subject for pharmacists?

A: Immunology is the investigation of the immune system and is a vital part of the clinical and…

Q: Describe how each of the following physical factors affect microbial growth and aid in…

A: Microbial growth It is defined as an enhancement in the number of cells of microbes. there are…

Q: How might microbes establish an infection?

A: The unfold and improvement of micro organism in the frame. Infections can starts everywhere within…

Q: Define what antibiotics

A: Antibiotics are a powerful germ fighting agents which should be used carefully and safely. The word…

Q: Which one of the following statements regarding antibiotics is FALSE? It is a substance produced by…

A: Antibiotics derived from the microorgansims or produced synthetically ,(wholly or partially)  to…

Q: Microbiology-Describe the physical or anatomical barriers at the following body sites, and explain…

A: Anatomical barriers:These are tough and intact barriers which prevent the entry and colonization of…

Q: List and explain the six types of microorganisms.

A: Microorganisms are unicellular, multicellular or microscopic cell clusters. These are beneficial or…

Q: Why is personal hygiene for patients so important?

A: The series of practices, which are performed to preserve the health of an individual and to keep…

Q: Why would proteins be degraded?

A: Proteins are the sequences of amino acids in which different amino acids are joined by the formation…

Q: A throat and nasal sample are taken from a patient to determine the type of bacterial infection they…

A: A gram stain is a specialized technique of staining which identifies gram-positive and gram-negative…

Q: Differentiate between normal microbiota and transient bacteria found on skin. Which type is more…

A: Microbe or microorganism is a microscopic organism. A diverse microbial group inhabits the human…

Q: Describe the mechanisms by which microorganisms can be controlled

A: A microorganism, often known as a microbe, is a common bacterium. Microbiology is the science of…

Q: Define the terms microbiome and microbiota. What are the strategies for establishing and/or…

A: Microbiome and Microbiota both play a crusial role in Nutrition and Health. Firstly the Microbial…

Q: Discuss and explain deamination and repair

A: Repair of deamination product is done by base exision repair. Enzymes like DNA glycosylase, AP…

Q: Why can't bacteria be harmful?

A: Prokaryotes are the primitive organisms that were the first to develop and harness life on Earth.…

Q: Microorganisms present on surface of skin and mucous membrane are killed by a chemical named as

A: Human skin provides the first line of non-specific defense against pathogens. The skin and mucous…

Q: Why some diseases are not caused by microorganisms?

A: Microorganisms are the small, microscopic organisms. These include bacteria, fungi, algae, protists…