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Sbc213:Medical Bacteriology Question Paper

Sbc213:Medical Bacteriology 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE)
SBC213:MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY

DATE:WED 27TH OCT,2010 TIME:2.00PM-4.00PM

INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A:Answer ALL in this section

Q1.
(a)Contrast between the gram positive and the gram negative bacteria cell walls (5mks)

(b)Describe how streaking is used to isolate pure bacterial culture (5mks)


Q2.What is meant by aseptic techniques?Outline some procedures that constitute aseptic technique in a bacteriology lab (10mks)


Q3.State

(a)The function categories of culture media used in bacteriology (5mks)

(b)The characteristics useful in classification and identification of bacteria (5mks)

SECTION B
Answer any TWO questions.


Q4.Describe the bacteria growth curve and describe each of the growth phases (20mks)


Q5.Outline
(a)Z/N staining procedure and the expected results (10mks)


(b)Gram staining procedure and the expected results (10mks)



Q6.Discuss the main mechanisms of action of antibiotics (20mks)


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