Section A – Microbiology Answer two questions from this section.  There are 2 answer boxes below this box. Each answer box MUST be used to answer one of the questions you select. Please also remember to tell us which question you are answering. See the example below: ‘This is my answer to Question 1…’ Questions are as followed: Question 1) Compare and contrast the cell envelopes of Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis, describing the structure and function of each component.   Question 2) The micrograph below shows two microbes present in pus taken from an infected wound swab:   a) Explain the staining method used, including detail on the mechanism of action. (80%) b) Interpret the image – what microbiological information does it give you? (20%)   Question 3) Using specific examples, a) Explain how essential biochemical processes in the bacterial cell are inhibited or disrupted by antibiotics. (80%) b) Discuss what makes an appropriate molecular target for an antibiotic as an anti-infective drug. (20%)

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  There is ________ variability as evidenced by the amplitude range of “undetectable”.

  What information listed below correctly matches with what is seen in this tracing?

The thyroid gland consist of:

Metamorphism of limestone produces marble.

40. Hiatus is a missing —————and is indicated by a irregular bedding plane  

33. Which of the following Principle does state “ If not disturbed, all the sedimentary layers are deposited HORIZONTALLY”?  

42. If there is angle between the rock layers and bottom layers are tilted while top layers are horizontal which indicates EROSION, then which of the following is true?