Question

questions (slide 4): 1. compare the structures of tuberculosis with the structures of pneumonia. how are they similar? how do they differ? how do these different structures affect each bacteria’s ability to cause disease?

Explanation:

Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which has a waxy cell - wall rich in mycolic acids making it resistant to phagocytosis and many antibiotics. Pneumonia can be caused by various bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae which has a polysaccharide capsule that helps it evade the immune system. Similarities may include both being pathogenic bacteria with cell - wall structures. Differences in cell - wall and other structures determine their virulence factors and how they interact with the host immune system to cause disease.

Answer:

Tuberculosis bacteria have a waxy cell - wall with mycolic acids, which contributes to their resistance and pathogenicity. Pneumonia - causing bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae have a polysaccharide capsule for immune evasion. Similarities are in being pathogenic bacteria with cell - wall structures, differences in these structures affect their virulence and interaction with the host immune system to cause disease.