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Module D X
Technical Escort - Biological Operations
Question | Answer |
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What are the majority of bacteria (vegetative cells) sensitive to? | UV light, temperature variations, susceptible to competition from environmental bacteria and easily decontaminated |
What are some fermentation ability considerations? | Ability to add cultures, nutrients and acids/bases |
What are some fermentation ability considerations? | Ability to add anti-foam, control air flow and agitation |
What are some fermentation ability considerations? | Ability to control temperature, cell density and be sterilized |
What stage of the bacteria growth process does sporulation begin? | Stationary phase |
Why is variola major a serious topic? | Humans are only natural host, person to person spread and large unvaccinated population |
What are common methods to harvest a virus? | Freeze-thaw cycles with liquid nitrogen and sonication |
What are environmental factors for biological weaponization | UV light, realtive humidity, wind speed and temperature |
What are the characteristics of fluidizers? | Prevents caking of powders and allows agent to float easier |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | Vaccinia (smallpox) |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | Ricin |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | Tularensis |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | Anthrax |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | Yersinia pestis |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | Brucella |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | Botulism |
Name a BWA HHAs detect | SEB |