Evolution and Biological Theories Quiz

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What is the primary focus of Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology?

Plant taxonomy

Fungal species classification

Virus identification and classification

Determining the identity of prokaryotic organisms (correct)

What type of classification was used in the first edition of Bergey’s Manual?

Artificial classification due to lack of information (correct)

Phylogenetic classification based on DNA sequences

Natural classification based on environmental factors

Taxonomic classification based on morphology

How many volumes are in the second edition of Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology?

Six volumes in total

Seven volumes in total (correct)

Five volumes in total

Four volumes in total

Which volume of Bergey’s Manual covers the Archaea and phototrophic Bacteria?

Volume 1 Signup and view all the answers

What major advancement was incorporated in the second edition of Bergey’s Manual?

Phylogenetic classification based on 16S rDNA sequencing Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pathogens are exclusively dependent on living host cells for survival and reproduction?

Obligate intracellular pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is propagated in armadillos for study purposes?

Mycobacterium leprae Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a molecular clock?

To estimate the time since two species diverged Signup and view all the answers

What does each fork in a phylogenetic tree represent?

An evolutionary event leading to new descendants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of species-specific pathogens?

They only infect one species of animal Signup and view all the answers

What type of infections are caused by the combined effects of multiple different microbes?

Synergistic infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the universal tree of life?

To illustrate the genetic relationships among all domains of cellular life Signup and view all the answers

How does information found in phylogenetic trees compare to traditional classification?

Phylogenetic trees parallel traditional classifications by reflecting shared ancestry Signup and view all the answers

What method was used historically to achieve pure cultures of microorganisms?

Serially diluting suspended bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What type of data has been used to reconstruct the 'Tree of Life'?

Genetic, structural, metabolic, and behavioral data Signup and view all the answers

What type of medium did Koch refine by adding gelatin to create a solid substrate for bacterial growth?

Defined liquid medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?

Trench mouth Signup and view all the answers

Why are microbes considered to have been the dominant life form for most of Earth's history?

They existed long before complex life forms emerged Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of obligate intracellular pathogen?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT represented in a phylogenetic tree?

Exact classification of species based on habitat Signup and view all the answers

How do molecular clocks contribute to the understanding of evolution?

They estimate the timeline of evolutionary changes Signup and view all the answers

Which volume of Bergey's Manual focuses specifically on the Gammaproteobacteria?

Volume 2: The Proteobacteria, Part B Signup and view all the answers

What is the main subject of Volume 5 in Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology?

The Actinobacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which microbial groups are included in Volume 4 of Bergey's Manual?

Bacteroidetes and Spirochaetes Signup and view all the answers

What edition of Volume 3 of Bergey's Manual was published in 2009?

2nd edition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in Volume 4 of Bergey's Manual?

Gammaproteobacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between aerobes and anaerobes?

Aerobes require oxygen, while anaerobes do not require oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of pasteurization primarily achieve?

It kills pathogens but not all microbes in liquids. Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature and duration is modern pasteurization typically accomplished?

63°C to 65°C for 30 minutes or 73°C to 75°C for 15 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vaccines was NOT developed by Pasteur?

Vaccine for polio. Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Pasteur make to the germ theory of disease?

He demonstrated that specific microbes cause specific infectious diseases. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of tilting Pasteur's swan neck flask?

It allowed microbes to contaminate the broth. Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist attempted a similar experiment to Pasteur and occasionally found different results?

John Tyndall Signup and view all the answers

What was Pasteur's motivation for developing the pasteurization process?

To prevent spoilage of wine, which was economically important. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Molecular Clocks

A molecular clock is a model that compares DNA sequences to estimate the time since species diverged from a common ancestor.

Phylogenetic Trees

Phylogenetic trees show evolutionary relationships between species, illustrating ancestor-descendant lineages and when evolutionary events occurred.
Forks in the tree represent points where one ancestral species gave rise to two descendant species.

Universal Tree of Life

The "Tree of Life" is a phylogenetic tree representing all domains of cellular life.
It is constantly updated based on genetic, structural, metabolic, behavioral, and fossil data.
The tree shows that microbes were the dominant life form for most of Earth's history.

Pasteur and Germ Theory

Pasteur disproved spontaneous generation using swan-necked flasks, which remained free of microbial growth for years, but grew microbes immediately when tilted to expose broth to dust.
Pasteur invented pasteurization, a process of heating liquids to kill microbes that cause spoilage.
Pasteurization kills pathogens but not all microbes.
Pasteur contributed significantly to the germ theory of disease, which states that specific microbes cause specific infectious diseases.
Pasteur advocated for hospital practices to minimize pathogen spread.
Pasteur developed vaccines for chicken cholera, anthrax, swine erysipelas, rabies, and other diseases.

Obligate Intracellular Pathogens

Viruses, rickettsias, chlamydias, leprosy bacteria, and syphilis spirochetes are obligate intracellular pathogens, meaning they require a living host cell to survive and multiply.

Species-Specific Pathogens

Many pathogens are species-specific, infecting only one species of animal, making it difficult to find suitable laboratory animals for studying human diseases.

Synergistic Infections

Some infections, called synergistic infections, are caused by the combined effects of two or more microbes.
An example is ANUG (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis), also known as "trench mouth".

Pure Cultures and Bergey's Manual

A pure culture is a culture grown from a single cell.
Koch developed techniques using solid media like agar to grow pure cultures of bacteria.
Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology is a widely used reference for identifying prokaryotic organisms, particularly bacterial species.
The second edition is phylogenetic and based on 16S rDNA sequencing.
The manual is organized into seven volumes, covering different groups of bacteria.
Volume 1: The Archaea and the deeply branching and phototrophic Bacteria
Volume 2: The Proteobacteria
Volume 3: The Firmicutes
Volume 4: The Bacteroidetes, Spirochaetes, and other related groups
Volume 5: The Actinobacteria

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