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Moldy Bagel (Part 3): You bought a bagel a little while ago, but forgot to eat it.  When you find it again, you see a little patch of mold growing on it.  Curious, you decide to record the amount of area it covers (in square centimeters) every hour.  After recording your data, you put it into a spreadsheet and have the spreadsheet create an exponential model for you.  The model it gives you is: 

Why is it important to treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) with multiple drugs?

Jeff Bezos’ Money (Part 4): Comparing Values: Use your answers from Jeff Bezos’ Money (Part 1) and Jeff Bezos’ Money (Part 2) above to answer the following question. Find what percent “off” your Part 1 (rough estimation) value was in comparison to the exact value you calculated in Part 2.  In other words, what is the percent difference between your answer in Part 1 in comparison to your answer in Part 2?

What must be done before applying non-sterile disposable gloves?

Which of the following should never be done with used needles?

Jeff Bezos’ Money (Part 3): Comparing Values: Use your answers from Jeff Bezos’ Money (Part 1) and Jeff Bezos’ Money (Part 2) above to answer the following question. Compare your values for Parts 1 and 2.  Was your rough estimate an under or over-estimate? Explain why it makes sense that it was under/over based on your estimation calculations.

Which of the following is an example of a gram-negative bacterium?

Which diagnostic method is used to detect endocarditis?

Which of the following is a common side effect of tetracyclines?

How do superbacteria develop resistance to antibiotics?