Microbiology

LANEY COLLEGE: Microbiology FALL 2020

Homework Assignment # 2 : ESSAY QUESTIONS 15 points

Due date : Nov 24th / 25th ( revised dates ) Will accept until Nov 28 with NO penalty

Need to be TYPED. No hand written submission.

1. Describe anabolism and catabolism. Write few differences and examples of both

2. Write at least 2-3 features of each steps of respiration metabolism

3. Describe the process of oxidative phosphorylation and ETC in bacterial cells. Include the roles and features of ETC members.

4. Explain how fermentation is different from respiration.

5. What are inclusions and describe some inclusions in bacterial cells

4. a. Describe the appendages of bacterial cells.

b. How motility is accomplished in bacterial cells.

c. What are pilin and the role of pili and fimbriae.

d. Describe the structure of flagella.

5. What are plasmids and explain the different types of plasmids found in bacterial cells. Include the properties as well as the role / functions of plasmids.

6. What are toxin? Describe the mechanism of action of the following toxins

Cholera.

Anthrax

Diptheria

7. What are endotoxin ? Describe endotoxin action and it’s pathogenesis

Include role of fever and the mechanism of fever induction.

Don’t forget to frame 10 multiple choice questions with answers clearly marked to obtain full credit. This is in addition to the essays answer.