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Eukaryotic cells possess a true nucleus while prokaryotic cells do not.
Eukaryotic cells possess a true nucleus while prokaryotic cells do not.
True
The nucleus is the main site for metabolic reactions in eukaryotic cells.
The nucleus is the main site for metabolic reactions in eukaryotic cells.
False
All prokaryotic cells have an endoplasmic reticulum.
All prokaryotic cells have an endoplasmic reticulum.
False
The nuclear membrane contains holes for large molecules to enter and exit.
The nuclear membrane contains holes for large molecules to enter and exit.
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Cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells contains complex organelles similar to those in eukaryotic cells.
Cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells contains complex organelles similar to those in eukaryotic cells.
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Enzymatic activity decreases as substrate concentration increases until the enzymes are saturated.
Enzymatic activity decreases as substrate concentration increases until the enzymes are saturated.
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Competitive inhibitors enhance the binding of the normal substrate to the enzyme's active site.
Competitive inhibitors enhance the binding of the normal substrate to the enzyme's active site.
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Pathology studies the effects of disease, including its cause and development.
Pathology studies the effects of disease, including its cause and development.
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Commensalism describes a relationship where one organism is harmed while the other benefits.
Commensalism describes a relationship where one organism is harmed while the other benefits.
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Opportunistic microorganisms can cause disease under normal conditions.
Opportunistic microorganisms can cause disease under normal conditions.
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Multicellular animal parasites are considered microorganisms.
Multicellular animal parasites are considered microorganisms.
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Prokaryotic cells contain a true nucleus.
Prokaryotic cells contain a true nucleus.
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Cells can grow and reproduce due to their metabolism.
Cells can grow and reproduce due to their metabolism.
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Eukaryotic cells are simpler in structure compared to prokaryotic cells.
Eukaryotic cells are simpler in structure compared to prokaryotic cells.
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Cells respond to stimuli such as temperature and chemical presence.
Cells respond to stimuli such as temperature and chemical presence.
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Bacteria are multicellular organisms that are classified as eukaryotes.
Bacteria are multicellular organisms that are classified as eukaryotes.
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The cell membrane is sometimes referred to as the cytoplasmic membrane.
The cell membrane is sometimes referred to as the cytoplasmic membrane.
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Viruses can reproduce as self-sufficient units.
Viruses can reproduce as self-sufficient units.
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Archaea are known to thrive in extreme environments, including hot springs.
Archaea are known to thrive in extreme environments, including hot springs.
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Viruses are considered living organisms when they are outside of their host cells.
Viruses are considered living organisms when they are outside of their host cells.
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Fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
Fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
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The selective permeability of the cell membrane allows all substances to pass through freely.
The selective permeability of the cell membrane allows all substances to pass through freely.
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Algae require light, water, and oxygen for growth and photosynthesis.
Algae require light, water, and oxygen for growth and photosynthesis.
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Protozoa are multicellular eukaryotes that move using cilia or flagella.
Protozoa are multicellular eukaryotes that move using cilia or flagella.
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The Germ Theory suggests that microorganisms can cause diseases in both plants and animals.
The Germ Theory suggests that microorganisms can cause diseases in both plants and animals.
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Peptidoglycan is a component found in the cell walls of bacteria.
Peptidoglycan is a component found in the cell walls of bacteria.
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Microbiology is defined as the study of living organisms visible to the naked eye.
Microbiology is defined as the study of living organisms visible to the naked eye.
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Bacteriology specifically focuses on the study of disease-causing bacteria.
Bacteriology specifically focuses on the study of disease-causing bacteria.
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Opportunistic pathogens usually cause diseases under normal conditions.
Opportunistic pathogens usually cause diseases under normal conditions.
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Microbes play a significant role in the decomposition of dead organisms.
Microbes play a significant role in the decomposition of dead organisms.
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Indigenous microbiota are pathogens that cause diseases.
Indigenous microbiota are pathogens that cause diseases.
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Microorganisms are involved in various elemental cycles, including the carbon cycle.
Microorganisms are involved in various elemental cycles, including the carbon cycle.
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Of the ten times as many microbes living in the human body, most are harmful.
Of the ten times as many microbes living in the human body, most are harmful.
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Some bacteria and fungi are used to produce antibiotics for treating patients.
Some bacteria and fungi are used to produce antibiotics for treating patients.
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Pili are hair-like structures associated with motility in prokaryotic cells.
Pili are hair-like structures associated with motility in prokaryotic cells.
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The main function of the glycocalyx in prokaryotic cells is to protect against phagocytosis.
The main function of the glycocalyx in prokaryotic cells is to protect against phagocytosis.
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Anabolism refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler substances.
Anabolism refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler substances.
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Enzymes are produced by living cells and function by increasing the activation energy of chemical reactions.
Enzymes are produced by living cells and function by increasing the activation energy of chemical reactions.
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Temperature has no effect on enzymatic activity.
Temperature has no effect on enzymatic activity.
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Catabolism is the metabolic process that requires energy to synthesize complex molecules.
Catabolism is the metabolic process that requires energy to synthesize complex molecules.
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At optimum pH, enzymatic activity reaches its maximum level.
At optimum pH, enzymatic activity reaches its maximum level.
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The cytoplasm in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is solely responsible for the synthesis of proteins.
The cytoplasm in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is solely responsible for the synthesis of proteins.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Microbiology
- Microbiology is the study of living organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye, requiring a microscope. It encompasses both living microbes and certain non-living entities.
- The terms "microbe" and "microorganism" are used interchangeably.
- Microbiology is derived from Greek words:
- Mikros: small
- Bios: life
- Logos: study of
Outline of Topics
- Introduction
- Definition of Terms (e.g., bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, protozoology, pathogens, nonpathogens, opportunistic pathogens, indigenous microbiota)
- Importance of Microbiology
- History of Microbiology
- Major Categories of Microbes (cellular and acellular)
- Types of Microorganisms (Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Protozoa, Algae, Viruses, Multicellular Animal Parasites)
- Cell Structure (Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cell structures)
- Essentials of Metabolism (Catabolism and Anabolism)
- Factors Influencing Enzymatic Activity (Temperature, pH, substance concentration, inhibitors)
- Host-Pathogen Reaction (Pathology, Infection, Host, Disease)
- Symbiosis (Commensalism, Mutualism, Parasitism)
- Opportunistic Microorganisms
What is Microbiology?
- Microbiology is the study of microbes.
- Microbes are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
- Microbes can be either living organisms or certain non-living entities.
Definition of Terms
- Bacteriology: study of bacteria
- Virology: study of viruses
- Mycology: study of fungi
- Parasitology: study of parasites
- Protozoology: study of protozoa
- Pathogens: disease-causing microbes
- Nonpathogens: microbes that do not cause disease
- Opportunistic pathogens: microbes that do not usually cause disease under ordinary conditions, but can cause disease under certain circumstances
- Indigenous microbiota: microbes that live on or in the human body
Importance of Microbiology
- Microbes are vital in the decomposition of dead organisms and waste products.
- Many microbes participate in elemental cycles (carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus).
- Some microbes aid in digestion and produce substances beneficial to their host.
- Microbes play crucial roles in various food and beverage industries.
- Microbes are used to clean up industrial waste, such as oil spills, through genetic engineering.
- The human body hosts a significant number of microbes (approximately 10 times more microbes than human cells).
History of Microbiology
- The existence of human pathogens has been observed for thousands of years (e.g., in mummies).
- Early scientists identified bacterial diseases like tuberculosis, leprosy, and syphilis, malaria.
- The first recorded epidemic is traced back to Egypt (3,180 B.C.).
- Two centuries were required to establish the relationship between microbes and infectious diseases.
Pioneers in Microbiology
- Robert Hooke: first observed cells, but not microbes, and made important contributions to cell theory.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek: discovered bacteria and protozoa using single-lens microscopes, becoming known as the "father of microbiology".
- Louis Pasteur: discovered fermentation, pasteurization, and the role of microorganisms in disease, introducing the concepts of aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Developed aseptic technique.
- Robert Koch: Established criteria to prove a specific microorganism causes a specific disease (Koch's postulates).
Major Categories of Microbes
- Acellular Microbes: Viruses (non-living entities)
- Cellular Microbes: Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Protozoa, Algae, and Multicellular parasites
Types of Microorganisms (Major Groups)
- Bacteria: Relatively simple single-celled organisms. Enclosed in cell walls, primarily composed of peptidoglycan. Obtain nutrition from dead or living organisms.
- Archaea: Often found in extreme environments like hot springs and salty lakes.
- Fungi: Eukaryotic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular. Obtain nourishment by absorbing organic material.
- Protozoa: Unicellular eukaryotic microbes; move by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia. Can be free-living or parasitic.
- Algae: Photosynthetic eukaryotes found in various environments, including fresh and salt water. Essential for oxygen production.
- Viruses: Non-cellular infectious agents. Require host cells to reproduce.
- Multicellular Animal Parasites: Not strictly microorganisms; important in disease; examples include worms or insects.
Cell Structure
- Prokaryotic Cells: Lack a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Include bacteria and archaea.
- Eukaryotic Cells: Contain a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Include fungi, protozoa, algae, and humans. Detailed description and diagrams of organelles provided in notes for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Essentials of Metabolism
- Metabolism: Sum of all chemical reactions within a living organism.
- Catabolism: Breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.
- Anabolism: Synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, usually requiring energy.
- Enzymes: Protein catalysts that lower activation energy, speeding up reactions in organisms.
Factors Influencing Enzymatic Activity
- Temperature: High temperatures denature enzymes, reducing activity. Low temperatures slow down reactions. Optimal temperature maximizes activity.
- pH: Enzymes function best at specific pH values. Optimal pH maximizes activity.
- Substance concentration: Increasing substrate concentration increases reaction rate to saturation.
- Inhibitors: Substances that reduce enzyme activity. Competitive inhibitors compete with substrate for the active site, while noncompetitive inhibitors do not.
Host-Pathogen Reaction
- Pathology: Study of disease, including cause, development, and effects.
- Infection: Invasion and growth of pathogens in the body.
- Host: Organism that shelters and supports pathogen growth.
- Disease: Abnormal state, either partial or total, whereby a body or organism is unable to perform its normal bodily functions.
- Symbiosis: Relationship between two or more different organisms or creatures; parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism are examples.
Opportunistic Microorganisms
- Microbes that usually do not cause disease under normal conditions but can cause disease under altered circumstances.
- In some cases, one microbe may create an environment that enables another microbe to cause illness or exacerbate the symptoms.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells in this comprehensive quiz. Explore how these cells function, their structures, and their roles in biological systems. Dive into various topics including metabolism, enzymatic activity, and microbial relationships.
