Microorganisms and Disease
Mucus helps in protecting against pathogens by

facilitating the growth of normal flora
blocking access and attachment of pathogens to mucosal surfaces
sequestering Iron
lowering the pH

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Microorganisms and Disease
Which of the following is common in the disease caused by Coryne-bacterium diphtheriae and Bacillus anthracis?

Both organisms are gram-positive spore formers
Diphtheria toxin and edema toxin are ADP ribosylating toxins
Both organisms cause skin and respiratory tract infections
The most serious disease symptoms are the direct result of toxin action

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Microorganisms and Disease
Prontosil is

an effective antibacterial both in animals as well as in in-vitro cultures
not used as an antibacterial agent
an effective antibacterial when used in in-vitro cultures
an effective antibacterial when used in animals

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