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Case study #1 NDM-1 is an enzyme that hydrolyzes and inactivates nearly all known β-lactam-class antibiotics. This enzyme requires a metallic ion, usually zinc, to catalyze the hydrolysis reaction. The gene encoding NDM-1 is found on a conjugative plasmid and is efficiently transferred to many Gram negative bacteria.   Which best describes where the ndm-1 gene is found in bacteria?

Case study #5 Listeria monocytogenes is a chemoheterotrophic facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium that can act as a human pathogen or as a saprobe, depending on its environment. This bacillus-shaped cell is motile, moving with peritrichous flagella. This bacterium has a high salt tolerance and can multiply readily at 4 oC (refrigerator temperatures). L. monocytogenes is part of the normal gut microbiota of many farm animals, including cows. Deli meats, hot dogs, and unpasteurized cheese and milk are likely sources of this pathogen. Many antibiotics can be used to treat infection with L. monocytogenes, including drugs that target peptidoglycan biosynthesis, the small ribosomal subunit of bacteria, and folic acid biosynthesis.   Choose all that apply: The cell envelope of L. monocytogenes contains

Take a deep breath, you’re halfway there! This break indicates the start of the cumulative portion.  The cumulative portion consists of a series of questions about 6 case studies. For each case study, the reading will be introduced first, then the questions associated with the reading follow. The reading is repeated at the beginning of each question. The question that you need to answer will be displayed in bold type.

Case study #5 Listeria monocytogenes is a chemoheterotrophic facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium that can act as a human pathogen or as a saprobe, depending on its environment. This bacillus-shaped cell is motile, moving with peritrichous flagella. This bacterium has a high salt tolerance and can multiply readily at 4 oC (refrigerator temperatures). L. monocytogenes is part of the normal gut microbiota of many farm animals, including cows. Deli meats, hot dogs, and unpasteurized cheese and milk are likely sources of this pathogen. Many antibiotics can be used to treat infection with L. monocytogenes, including drugs that target peptidoglycan biosynthesis, the small ribosomal subunit of bacteria, and folic acid biosynthesis.   What term(s) in the case study description supports your answer for what L. monocytogenes uses as a source of carbon and energy (what term(s) supports your answer to the previous question)?

Case study #1 NDM-1 is an enzyme that hydrolyzes and inactivates nearly all known β-lactam-class antibiotics. This enzyme requires a metallic ion, usually zinc, to catalyze the hydrolysis reaction. The gene encoding NDM-1 is found on a conjugative plasmid and is efficiently transferred to many Gram negative bacteria.   Zinc’s role in the NDM-1 enzyme is to act as a(n):

Case study #5 Listeria monocytogenes is a chemoheterotrophic facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium that can act as a human pathogen or as a saprobe, depending on its environment. This bacillus-shaped cell is motile, moving with peritrichous flagella. This bacterium has a high salt tolerance and can multiply readily at 4 oC (refrigerator temperatures). L. monocytogenes is part of the normal gut microbiota of many farm animals, including cows. Deli meats, hot dogs, and unpasteurized cheese and milk are likely sources of this pathogen. Many antibiotics can be used to treat infection with L. monocytogenes, including drugs that target peptidoglycan biosynthesis, the small ribosomal subunit of bacteria, and folic acid biosynthesis.   What term(s) in the case study description supports your answer for what L. monocytogenes uses as a source of carbon and energy (what term(s) supports your answer to the previous question)?

Case study #1 NDM-1 is an enzyme that hydrolyzes and inactivates nearly all known β-lactam-class antibiotics. This enzyme requires a metallic ion, usually zinc, to catalyze the hydrolysis reaction. The gene encoding NDM-1 is found on a conjugative plasmid and is efficiently transferred to many Gram negative bacteria.   Zinc’s role in the NDM-1 enzyme is to act as a(n):

Which of the following would be considered a symptom?

Which of the following would be considered a symptom?

PAMPs would be found on the surface of which of the following?