ATOM SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES

300L EXAMINATION 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION

COURSE TITLE: MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

COURSE CODE:

COURSE UNIT: 3 UNITS

TIME: 2HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (1), THREE (3) AND ANY OTHER
TWO (2) QUESTIONS.

1. Describe each of the following types of asexual fungal spore: a.

sporangiospore; b. conidiospore; c. blastospore. 1b). Describe the structure of
yeast and Mold. (1c). Explain the mode of nutrition and energy source for
bacteria. 1d). With a well-labelled diagram explain the shape and forms of
bacteria.
2. Discuss virus purification and assays. 2b). briefly explain the cultivation of
microorganisms. 2c). Describe a ‘Typical’ bacterial growth curve.
3. What is the microbial growth factor? And explain the following terms: 1).
Facilitated diffusion. 2). Active transport. 3). Group translocation. 4). Classify
culture media and mention their uses. 3b). Explain the actions of penicillin.
3c). List the generation of cephalosporins and two examples each.
4. Write note on the following and give two examples each: a). Bacteriostatic; b).
Bactericidal. 4b). Describe antimicrobial that attack the 30s ribosomal subunit
blocking protein synthesis. 4c). List antimicrobial that affects the nucleic acid
of organisms.
5. List the principles of infection control and explain the basis of infection control
practice. 5b). Differentiate between sterilization and disinfection and outline
the newer disinfectants. 5c). Explain disinfection policy.