Which of the Following Organisms Is Often Responsible for Cross-Contamination

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organisms is often responsible for cross-contamination between bronchoscopies?

• A) Staphylococcus
• B) Mycoplasma
• C) Pseudomonas
• D) Klebsiella

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Definitions:

Lysosomal Enzyme

Enzymes found within lysosomes that are responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

Cristae

The inner folds of the mitochondrial membrane, which increase the surface area for ATP production during cellular respiration.

Mitochondria

Cellular structures responsible for producing the majority of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's primary source of chemical energy.

Peroxisomes

Small organelles found in virtually all eukaryotic cells, involved in the catabolism of very long chain fatty acids, amino acids, and the detoxification of hydrogen peroxide.