Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321897398
Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23.3, Problem 1MQ
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The oral cavity provides a variety of microbial habitats. It is because the oral cavity consists of mucous membrane which supports the growth of normal microbiota and prevents the infection by pathogenic microorganisms. These membranes secrete mucin, which retains moisture and inhibits the microbial attachment of pathogens. The invading microbes are swept away by physical processes like swallowing and sneezing.
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
Ch. 23.1 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.1 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23.2 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.2 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23.3 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.3 - Identify the major microbes that predominate in...Ch. 23.4 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.4 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23.5 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.5 - Prob. 2MQ
Ch. 23.6 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.6 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23.7 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.7 - MINIQUIZ
• How do Opa proteins on Neisseria...Ch. 23.8 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.8 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23.9 - What key features are shared by all AB exotoxins?Ch. 23.9 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23.10 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.10 - Why is it necessary to test for endotoxin in water...Ch. 23.11 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.11 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23.12 - Prob. 1MQCh. 23.12 - Prob. 2MQCh. 23 - Prob. 1RQCh. 23 - Prob. 2RQCh. 23 - Prob. 3RQCh. 23 - Prob. 4RQCh. 23 - REVIEW QUESTIONS
5. Describe the relationship...Ch. 23 - Prob. 6RQCh. 23 - Prob. 7RQCh. 23 - Prob. 8RQCh. 23 - QDistinguish between the mechanism of cytotoxins...Ch. 23 - Prob. 10RQCh. 23 - Prob. 11RQCh. 23 - REVIEW QUESTIONS
12. Identify common factors that...Ch. 23 - APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. Mucous membranes are...Ch. 23 - Coagulase is a virulence factor for Staphylococcus...Ch. 23 - Although mutants incapable of producing exotoxins...
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