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What period is known as the Golden Age of antibiotics?
What period is known as the Golden Age of antibiotics?
Antibiotic resistance is a diminishing problem in modern medicine.
Antibiotic resistance is a diminishing problem in modern medicine.
False
What was the control's colony count in the experiment using potato dextrose agar?
What was the control's colony count in the experiment using potato dextrose agar?
30-40 colonies
The primary mechanism of action for penicillin is to inhibit _______ synthesis in bacteria.
The primary mechanism of action for penicillin is to inhibit _______ synthesis in bacteria.
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Match the following antibiotics with their observed colony counts in the experiment:
Match the following antibiotics with their observed colony counts in the experiment:
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What is the primary function of antibiotics?
What is the primary function of antibiotics?
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Antibiotics are effective against viruses.
Antibiotics are effective against viruses.
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Name one example of an antibiotic.
Name one example of an antibiotic.
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Antibiotics can kill bacteria by destroying their ___ or _____.
Antibiotics can kill bacteria by destroying their ___ or _____.
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Match the following antibiotics with their types:
Match the following antibiotics with their types:
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In what year was penicillin discovered?
In what year was penicillin discovered?
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The first synthetic antibiotic was used in the 1950s.
The first synthetic antibiotic was used in the 1950s.
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What does MRSA stand for?
What does MRSA stand for?
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Study Notes
Biology Investigatory Project: Effects of Antibiotics on Microorganisms
- Project Overview: This project investigates the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Introduction
- Antibiotics: Medicines used to fight bacterial infections in humans and animals.
- Mechanism of Action: Antibiotics kill bacteria or hinder their growth and multiplication by targeting specific bacterial components like cell walls, DNA, and the proteins needed for replication.
- Examples of Targets: Cell walls, DNA, necessary proteins for multiplication
- Types of Antibiotics: Different types target different bacterial processes.
Why Antibiotics are Used
- Treatment of Infections: Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
- Prevent Communicable Diseases: Can prevent infections that can spread.
- More Complications: Some infections may pose serious complications that can't be resolved without antibiotics.
What are Antibiotics?
- Substances for Bacteria: Antibiotics are substances that combat bacteria
- Not Effective Against Viruses: Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.
- Various Forms: Antibiotics come in various forms (tablets, liquids, creams).
Golden Timeline of Antibiotics' Development and Discovery
- Timeline of antibiotic discovery and use.
- Specific events and breakthroughs linked to time periods.
- Resistance Development: Dates in the timeline that highlight antibiotic resistance evolution.
Experiment Details
- Experiment Method: The experiment utilizes a culture medium (like potato dextrose agar) to observe the effect of various antibiotics on bacterial growth.
- Specific Antibiotics: Penicillin, terramycin, chloromycetin, and streptomycin were used in the experiment.
- Control: A control group is included for comparison to observe differences in microbial growth in its absence of antibiotics.
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Observations:
- Penicillin and terramycin showed no colony formation, implying effectiveness.
- Chloromycetin resulted in 1-2 colonies.
- Streptomycin resulted in 2-3 colonies.
- Controls (without antibiotics) showed 30 to 40 colonies.
Antibiotics' Mechanisms of Action, Susceptibilities, and Potential Adverse Events
- Mechanisms: Different antibiotics have unique mechanisms of action.
- Bacterial Susceptibility: Different bacteria respond differently to antibiotics.
- Adverse Events: Side effects and risks associated with specific antibiotic use.
- Antibiotic Resistance: Bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics, leading to treatment complexities.
- Increased Mortality: Increased difficulty in treating bacterial infections due to resistance, resulting in greater death rates.
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This investigatory project explores the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. It covers antibiotic mechanisms, types, and their use in treating bacterial infections and preventing communicable diseases. Dive into the critical role antibiotics play in modern medicine.
