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What characterizes the log phase of bacterial growth?
What characterizes the log phase of bacterial growth?
- Number of viable cells decreases.
- Population doubles with each generation. (correct)
- Cells prepare for growth without any increase in numbers.
- Overall population remains stable.
In the stationary phase, cell growth equals cell death.
In the stationary phase, cell growth equals cell death.
True (A)
What is the term used to describe the phase where the remaining cells after a massive die-off are the most fit?
What is the term used to describe the phase where the remaining cells after a massive die-off are the most fit?
Phase of prolonged decline
During the death phase, the total number of viable cells __________.
During the death phase, the total number of viable cells __________.
Match the bacterial growth phases to their characteristics:
Match the bacterial growth phases to their characteristics:
What triggers entry into the stationary phase?
What triggers entry into the stationary phase?
What are VBNC cells?
What are VBNC cells?
Which of the following are toxic byproducts of oxygen exposure?
Which of the following are toxic byproducts of oxygen exposure?
Phototrophs derive their energy from chemical compounds.
Phototrophs derive their energy from chemical compounds.
What type of media allows only the growth of specific organisms while inhibiting unwanted ones?
What type of media allows only the growth of specific organisms while inhibiting unwanted ones?
Bacteria that thrive in acidic environments with a pH below 5.5 are called __________.
Bacteria that thrive in acidic environments with a pH below 5.5 are called __________.
Match the following types of organisms with their energy sources:
Match the following types of organisms with their energy sources:
Which of the following organisms are classified as extremophiles?
Which of the following organisms are classified as extremophiles?
Obligate anaerobes can survive in the presence of oxygen.
Obligate anaerobes can survive in the presence of oxygen.
What is the optimal temperature range for psychrophiles?
What is the optimal temperature range for psychrophiles?
Biofilms can prevent harmful ______ from penetrating.
Biofilms can prevent harmful ______ from penetrating.
Match the following prokaryotes with their oxygen requirements:
Match the following prokaryotes with their oxygen requirements:
Which group of prokaryotes is most commonly associated with disease?
Which group of prokaryotes is most commonly associated with disease?
Biofilms have a negative impact on water distribution systems.
Biofilms have a negative impact on water distribution systems.
What is a common habitat for hyperthermophiles?
What is a common habitat for hyperthermophiles?
Microbial mats are multilayered sheets of different ______.
Microbial mats are multilayered sheets of different ______.
Which of the following factors does NOT typically influence microbial growth?
Which of the following factors does NOT typically influence microbial growth?
Which of the following are toxic byproducts of oxygen exposure? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are toxic byproducts of oxygen exposure? (Select all that apply)
Alkalophiles thrive at a pH below 5.5.
Alkalophiles thrive at a pH below 5.5.
What are organisms that require high salt for cell growth called?
What are organisms that require high salt for cell growth called?
Organisms that derive energy from sunlight and use inorganic carbon are called __________.
Organisms that derive energy from sunlight and use inorganic carbon are called __________.
Match the following types of media with their characteristics:
Match the following types of media with their characteristics:
During which phase of bacterial growth does the population double with each generation?
During which phase of bacterial growth does the population double with each generation?
Cells in the stationary phase experience more cell death than cell growth.
Cells in the stationary phase experience more cell death than cell growth.
What is one possible trigger that leads to the entry into the stationary phase?
What is one possible trigger that leads to the entry into the stationary phase?
The phase where nearly 99% of cells are dead is called the __________ phase.
The phase where nearly 99% of cells are dead is called the __________ phase.
Match the following bacterial growth phases with their characteristics:
Match the following bacterial growth phases with their characteristics:
What significant morphological change may occur in bacteria during starvation?
What significant morphological change may occur in bacteria during starvation?
What are VBNC cells?
What are VBNC cells?
Which of the following statements about biofilms is true?
Which of the following statements about biofilms is true?
Obligate anaerobes can survive in the presence of oxygen.
Obligate anaerobes can survive in the presence of oxygen.
What is the optimum temperature range for mesophiles?
What is the optimum temperature range for mesophiles?
Psychrophiles are found in __________ regions.
Psychrophiles are found in __________ regions.
Match the prokaryotic groups with their oxygen requirements:
Match the prokaryotic groups with their oxygen requirements:
Which of the following environments would likely host hyperthermophiles?
Which of the following environments would likely host hyperthermophiles?
Thermophiles prefer temperatures between 45°C and 70°C.
Thermophiles prefer temperatures between 45°C and 70°C.
What term describes prokaryotes that can survive in extreme conditions?
What term describes prokaryotes that can survive in extreme conditions?
Biofilms can reduce the impact of __________ on microbial cells.
Biofilms can reduce the impact of __________ on microbial cells.
Which is NOT a major condition influencing the growth of prokaryotes?
Which is NOT a major condition influencing the growth of prokaryotes?
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Study Notes
Bacterial Growth Implications
- Understanding bacterial growth affects treatment decisions in medicine and agriculture.
- Urgency of care is based on the growth rate and pathogenicity of bacteria.
- Knowledge of bacterial control methods is crucial for effective treatments.
Bacterial Growth in Laboratory Conditions
- Cells grown in closed or batch systems have no nutrient input and waste removal.
- Population growth follows a predictable pattern known as the growth curve.
The Growth Curve
- Characterized by five distinct stages:
- Lag phase: No increase in cell number; cells prepare for growth.
- Log phase: Exponential growth; population doubles each generation, leading to primary and secondary metabolite production.
- Stationary phase: Population stabilizes due to nutrient depletion; growth equals cell death.
- Death phase: Decrease in viable cells at a constant, exponential rate.
- Phase of prolonged decline: Slowly declining population; most fit cells survive.
Reasons for Stationary Phase Entry
- Nutrient limitations, oxygen scarcity, toxic waste accumulation, and reaching critical population density are factors.
Starvation Responses
- Morphological changes, such as endospore formation.
- Production of starvation proteins and increased virulence.
- Accumulation of mutations aids long-term survival.
Viability During Death Phase
- Some surviving cells may be Viable But Not Culturable (VBNC) or genetically programmed for death.
Growth in Nature
- Planktonic growth occurs in suspension; sessile growth attaches to surfaces, forming biofilms.
- Biofilms consist of polysaccharide matrices that protect embedded bacteria from chemicals and predation.
Environmental Factors Influencing Growth
- Prokaryotes inhabit diverse environments, with extremophiles thriving under harsh conditions.
- Key factors affecting growth: Temperature, Oxygen, pH, and Water availability.
Temperature Groups
- Psychrophiles (−5°C to 15°C): Common in cold regions.
- Mesophiles (25°C to 45°C): Associated with human diseases.
- Thermophiles (45°C to 70°C): Found in hot springs.
- Hyperthermophiles (70°C to 110°C): Typically Archaea in hydrothermal vents.
Oxygen Requirements
- Obligate aerobes: Require oxygen for energy.
- Obligate anaerobes: Unable to grow in oxygen; often fatal.
- Facultative anaerobes: Prefer oxygen but can ferment anaerobically.
- Microaerophiles: Need low oxygen concentrations.
- Aerotolerant anaerobes: Can grow with or without oxygen.
pH Tolerance
- Neutrophiles: Thrive between pH 5 to 8.
- Acidophiles: Prefer pH below 5.5.
- Alkalophiles: Grow above pH 8.5.
Water Availability
- All microorganisms need water; in high salt environments, bacteria synthesize solutes to maintain balance.
- Osmotolerant bacteria can tolerate high salinity, while halophiles require it for growth.
Nutritional Factors for Growth
- Bacteria require essential elements (C, O, H, N, P, S, K, Mg, Ca, Fe) for macromolecule formation.
- Classified by carbon usage: Heterotrophs (organic carbon) vs. Autotrophs (inorganic carbon).
- Trace elements like cobalt and zinc are necessary in minute amounts.
Growth Factors
- Some bacteria need growth factors that they cannot synthesize, leading to variability in growth requirements.
Energy Sources
- Phototrophs derive energy from sunlight; chemotrophs from chemical compounds.
Nutritional Diversity
- Organisms use diverse carbon and energy sources, forming categories:
- Photoautotrophs, Chemolithoautotrophs, Photoheterotrophs, and Chemoorganoheterotrophs.
Laboratory Cultivation
- Cultivation is guided by environmental and nutritional requirements using culture media.
- Types of media include complex media (variety of ingredients, variable composition) and chemically defined media (precise chemical composition).
Types of Selective and Differential Media
- Selective media suppress unwanted organisms while allowing target species to grow (e.g., Thayer-Martin agar, MacConkey agar).
- Differential media contain substances that indicate bacterial changes (e.g., blood agar for hemolysis).
Bacterial Growth Implications
- Understanding bacterial growth affects treatment decisions in medicine and agriculture.
- Urgency of care is based on the growth rate and pathogenicity of bacteria.
- Knowledge of bacterial control methods is crucial for effective treatments.
Bacterial Growth in Laboratory Conditions
- Cells grown in closed or batch systems have no nutrient input and waste removal.
- Population growth follows a predictable pattern known as the growth curve.
The Growth Curve
- Characterized by five distinct stages:
- Lag phase: No increase in cell number; cells prepare for growth.
- Log phase: Exponential growth; population doubles each generation, leading to primary and secondary metabolite production.
- Stationary phase: Population stabilizes due to nutrient depletion; growth equals cell death.
- Death phase: Decrease in viable cells at a constant, exponential rate.
- Phase of prolonged decline: Slowly declining population; most fit cells survive.
Reasons for Stationary Phase Entry
- Nutrient limitations, oxygen scarcity, toxic waste accumulation, and reaching critical population density are factors.
Starvation Responses
- Morphological changes, such as endospore formation.
- Production of starvation proteins and increased virulence.
- Accumulation of mutations aids long-term survival.
Viability During Death Phase
- Some surviving cells may be Viable But Not Culturable (VBNC) or genetically programmed for death.
Growth in Nature
- Planktonic growth occurs in suspension; sessile growth attaches to surfaces, forming biofilms.
- Biofilms consist of polysaccharide matrices that protect embedded bacteria from chemicals and predation.
Environmental Factors Influencing Growth
- Prokaryotes inhabit diverse environments, with extremophiles thriving under harsh conditions.
- Key factors affecting growth: Temperature, Oxygen, pH, and Water availability.
Temperature Groups
- Psychrophiles (−5°C to 15°C): Common in cold regions.
- Mesophiles (25°C to 45°C): Associated with human diseases.
- Thermophiles (45°C to 70°C): Found in hot springs.
- Hyperthermophiles (70°C to 110°C): Typically Archaea in hydrothermal vents.
Oxygen Requirements
- Obligate aerobes: Require oxygen for energy.
- Obligate anaerobes: Unable to grow in oxygen; often fatal.
- Facultative anaerobes: Prefer oxygen but can ferment anaerobically.
- Microaerophiles: Need low oxygen concentrations.
- Aerotolerant anaerobes: Can grow with or without oxygen.
pH Tolerance
- Neutrophiles: Thrive between pH 5 to 8.
- Acidophiles: Prefer pH below 5.5.
- Alkalophiles: Grow above pH 8.5.
Water Availability
- All microorganisms need water; in high salt environments, bacteria synthesize solutes to maintain balance.
- Osmotolerant bacteria can tolerate high salinity, while halophiles require it for growth.
Nutritional Factors for Growth
- Bacteria require essential elements (C, O, H, N, P, S, K, Mg, Ca, Fe) for macromolecule formation.
- Classified by carbon usage: Heterotrophs (organic carbon) vs. Autotrophs (inorganic carbon).
- Trace elements like cobalt and zinc are necessary in minute amounts.
Growth Factors
- Some bacteria need growth factors that they cannot synthesize, leading to variability in growth requirements.
Energy Sources
- Phototrophs derive energy from sunlight; chemotrophs from chemical compounds.
Nutritional Diversity
- Organisms use diverse carbon and energy sources, forming categories:
- Photoautotrophs, Chemolithoautotrophs, Photoheterotrophs, and Chemoorganoheterotrophs.
Laboratory Cultivation
- Cultivation is guided by environmental and nutritional requirements using culture media.
- Types of media include complex media (variety of ingredients, variable composition) and chemically defined media (precise chemical composition).
Types of Selective and Differential Media
- Selective media suppress unwanted organisms while allowing target species to grow (e.g., Thayer-Martin agar, MacConkey agar).
- Differential media contain substances that indicate bacterial changes (e.g., blood agar for hemolysis).
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