PCB 3233 Lecture 1 & Course Overview Flashcards

Question and answer study flashcards covering PCB 3233 syllabus policies, exam logistics, grading schemes, and basic microbiology/immunology introduction topics.

What is the course email policy regarding contact methods and email recipients?

Students must use their official ucf.edu (Outlook) email (not Canvas) and copy all three course instructors/TAs on every email.

What does the abbreviation PAMP stand for?

Pathogen Associated Molecular Pattern.

What does the abbreviation PRR stand for?

Pattern Recognition Receptor.

Which specific PAMP is found on the surface of Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli?

LPS (lipopolysaccharide).

Which specific PAMPs are found on the surface of Gram-positive bacteria?

LTA (lipoteichoic acid) or TA (teichoic acid).

What characteristic color and notable growth property were described for Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

It is green in color and was able to grow inside a 1% disinfectant solution in the lab.

Which Gram-positive rod bacterium was described as the largest rod observed under the microscope?

Bacillus anthracis.

What does the acronym MRSA stand for?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.