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What major contribution did Alexander Fleming make to microbiology?
What major contribution did Alexander Fleming make to microbiology?
- Developed the principles of vaccination
- Proposed the germ theory of disease
- Discovery of the double helix structure of DNA
- Discovery of penicillin (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a method of controlling microbes?
Which of the following is NOT a method of controlling microbes?
- Hot air oven sterilization
- Incubation of cultures at room temperature (correct)
- Biological control using pathogens
- Tyndallisation
What is the primary function of a compound microscope's oil immersion objective?
What is the primary function of a compound microscope's oil immersion objective?
- To enhance the light intensity in bright field microscopy
- To allow for phase contrast microscopy operation
- To improve resolving power for viewing specimens at high magnification (correct)
- To reduce chromatic aberration in staining techniques
Which statement describes Whittaker's classification of microorganisms?
Which statement describes Whittaker's classification of microorganisms?
What type of microscopy utilizes special dyes to visualize specific structures within cells?
What type of microscopy utilizes special dyes to visualize specific structures within cells?
What is the significance of the gene-for-gene concept in relation to plant pathogenic toxins?
What is the significance of the gene-for-gene concept in relation to plant pathogenic toxins?
Which of the following types of staining is used to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
Which of the following types of staining is used to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the primary characteristic of recombinant DNA technology?
What is the primary characteristic of recombinant DNA technology?
Flashcards
Biogenesis
Biogenesis
The idea that living things only arise from other living things.
One gene, one enzyme
One gene, one enzyme
A hypothesis suggesting that each gene codes for a single enzyme.
Microscopy
Microscopy
Techniques used to visualize small objects, like cells and microbes.
Gram Stain
Gram Stain
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Sterilization
Sterilization
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Compound Microscope
Compound Microscope
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Whittaker's Five-Kingdom Concept
Whittaker's Five-Kingdom Concept
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Plant Pathogenic Toxins
Plant Pathogenic Toxins
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Study Notes
Basic Microbiology
- Landmark achievements in the 20th century include the discovery of penicillin, vaccination, the proposal of "one gene-one enzyme" hypothesis, and the discovery of DNA's double helix structure and recombinant DNA technology.
- Major contributors include Leeuwenhoek, Jenner, Fleming, Lister, Koch, Pasteur, and Khorana.
Scope of Microbiology
- General characteristics of five kingdoms (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia)
- Importance of yeast, molds (Penicillium, Aspergillus), protozoa (Giardia, Plasmodium), and plant diseases (brown spot of rice, stem rot of jute, black stem rust of wheat, apple scab, grey blight of tea, bacterial blight of rice, citrus canker)
Whittaker's Five-Kingdom Concept
- General characteristics of the five kingdoms (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia)
- Characteristics of pathogenic fungi
- Plant pathogenic toxins and their classification
- Disease expression in plants (gene for gene concept)
- Control of plant diseases (physical, chemical, cultural, biological)
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Microscopy
- Principles and applications of various microscopy techniques (dark field, bright field, numerical aperture, chromatic aberration, phase contrast, fluorescent, inverted, stereo, electron, TEM, SEM)
- Resolving power of microscopes
Stains and Staining
- Principles of different staining techniques (simple staining, negative staining, differential staining, Gram staining, acid-fast staining, flagella staining, capsule staining, endospore staining).
Introduction to Biomolecules
- Outline structure, function, examples, of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary structures), amino acids, DNA, and RNA.
Control of Microbes
- Methods for sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, tyndallisation, pasteurization (physical methods - dry heat, moist heat, UV light, ionizing radiation, filtration; chemical methods - HEPA filter, chemical-phenol, phenolic compounds, halogen aliphatic alcohol, formaldehyde, ethylene oxide, heavy metals).
Practical (1st Semester)
- Microscopy: Description and operation of compound microscope , use of oil immersion objective.
- Micrometry and cell measurement: Use of ocular and stage micrometers; cell counts (haemocytometer). Bacterial cells (Bacillus subtilis), fungal cells (Saccharomyces), and human blood cells.
- Staining: Simple and differential staining of bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus and Ecoli). Study of bacteria from contaminated water, Rhizosphere bacteria, buccal cavity. Staining of yeast (methylene blue), lactophenol cotton blue of molds (Penicillium, Aspergillus), agaricus.
- Study of plant diseases: Brown spot of rice.
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Description
Explore the significant milestones in microbiology, from the discovery of penicillin to the structure of DNA. This quiz covers the five kingdoms of life and highlights important contributors in the field. Test your knowledge on microorganisms, their characteristics, and their impact on health and agriculture.
