Immunity Flashcards
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What bacteria cannot be identified by the Gram Stain?
A
Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis can’t be identified by the gram stain
1
Q
What are the Gram Positive bacterium?
A
Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Clostridium
2
Q
What are the steps in gram staining?
A
- Add positive crystal violet to bind to negative cell walls
- Add iodine to bind to crystal violet
- Use methanol or acetone to remove complexes
- Add red dye
3
Q
What are the possible results of the Gram Stain reaction?
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Gram positive- purple
Gram negative- red
4
Q
Give an example of a DNA enveloped virus
A
Hepatitis B, Herpes, Smallpox
5
Q
Give an example of a DNA non enveloped virus
A
HPV
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Q
Give an example of an RNA enveloped virus
A
HIV, Rubella, Rota Virus, Corona Virus
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Give an example of an RNA non enveloped virus
A
Hepatitis A, Polio
