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Medical Bacteriology Question Paper

Medical Bacteriology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (MEDICAL LABORATORY)
SPECIAL/ SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS

HML 110:
MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY

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DATE: MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2009
TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A
Answer ALL Questions.
(5 marks each)

1.
Identify the major contributions of Robert Koch to the field of bacteriology.
2.
With the aid of a diagram show the different flagellar arrangements found in bacteria.
3.
a)
Define
the
term
taxonomy.
(1
mark)
b)
Differentiate
between;
i)
Enriched
and
enrichment
media
(2
marks)
ii)
Bacteriostat
and
Bacteriocide
(2
marks)

SECTION B
Answer ONE Question (20 marks)
4.
a)
Draw the bacteria growth curve and describe each of the growth phases.

(15 marks)

b)
Write short notes on fermentation in bacteria

(5 marks)

5.
a)
Outline
the
gram
staining
procedure.
(5
marks)

b)
Name five classes of antibodies that are medically important in the treatment
of
infectious
disease
caused by bacteria. For each of these classes give an
example,
and
the
mode
of
action.
(15
marks)
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