(MCM 1102)
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
MEDICAL SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY DEGREE
PART 1 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
(MCM 1102) : CELL STRUCTURES & MICROBIOLOGY
DATE : JANUARY 2006
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions to Candidates
1) Answer all questions.
SECTION A
1. Describe the various structural components of a bacterial cell highlighting the
chemical composition and function of each component. (20)
2. Compare the virion structure, viral properties and transmission of enveloped and
non-enveloped viruses. (20)
SECTION B
3. a) Describe the various phases in the growth curve of a bacterial
population. (4)
b) Write short notes on the physical and chemical requirements for
bacterial growth. (11)
c) Briefly explain any five (5) sterilization methods used in hospitals and
laboratories to eliminate pathogenic microbes. (5)
4. a) Describe the two (2) morphological forms that can be found
amongst fungi. (9)
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
MEDICAL SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY DEGREE
PART 1 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
(MCM 1102) : CELL STRUCTURES & MICROBIOLOGY
DATE : JANUARY 2006
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions to Candidates
1) Answer all questions.
SECTION A
1. Describe the various structural components of a bacterial cell highlighting the
chemical composition and function of each component. (20)
2. Compare the virion structure, viral properties and transmission of enveloped and
non-enveloped viruses. (20)
SECTION B
3. a) Describe the various phases in the growth curve of a bacterial
population. (4)
b) Write short notes on the physical and chemical requirements for
bacterial growth. (11)
c) Briefly explain any five (5) sterilization methods used in hospitals and
laboratories to eliminate pathogenic microbes. (5)
4. a) Describe the two (2) morphological forms that can be found
amongst fungi. (9)
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