Microbiology Exam 1 Questions

secondary infection {Ans: opportunistic infection after a primary infection}primary infection {Ans: initial infecting pathogen}Disinfection {Ans: The killing of pathogenic agents by direct application of chemicals to a surface.}viral plaques {Ans: localized area of cellular destruction and lysis that enlarge as the virus replicates; enables quantification of viral particles in a sample}Monosaccharides {Ans: Single sugar molecules (monomers) used to build complex carbohydrates.}Fungi pathogens {Ans: fungal infection in humans termed mycosis, includes groups of yeasts and molds}