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What is the meaning of the term 'microbiology' according to the text?
What is the meaning of the term 'microbiology' according to the text?
- The study of small living organisms (correct)
- The study of microscopic plants
- The study of microscopic animals
- The study of large living organisms
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology mentioned in the text?
- Oncology (correct)
- Virology
- Parasitology
- Mycology
What is the primary focus of clinical/medical microbiology according to the text?
What is the primary focus of clinical/medical microbiology according to the text?
- The study of microbes in industrial processes
- The study of microbes in natural environments
- The study of how microbes evolve
- The study of pathogenic microbes and their role in human illness (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of food microbiology according to the text?
What is the primary focus of food microbiology according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology mentioned in the text?
What does the term 'Prusiner' refer to?
What does the term 'Prusiner' refer to?
Which philosopher in the 6th century BC believed in the existence of 'unseen microbiological life'?
Which philosopher in the 6th century BC believed in the existence of 'unseen microbiological life'?
Which scientist observed bacteria and other microorganisms using a single-lens microscope of his own design?
Which scientist observed bacteria and other microorganisms using a single-lens microscope of his own design?
Who was the pioneer of the smallpox (variola) vaccine?
Who was the pioneer of the smallpox (variola) vaccine?
Which two scholars in the 14th century hypothesized that infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms that enter the human body?
Which two scholars in the 14th century hypothesized that infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms that enter the human body?
What did Ibn Sina (Avicenna) state in 'The Cannon of Medicine'?
What did Ibn Sina (Avicenna) state in 'The Cannon of Medicine'?
What is the shape of the DNA in prokaryotic cells?
What is the shape of the DNA in prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?
Which molecule is most useful for determining the evolutionary relationships between organisms?
Which molecule is most useful for determining the evolutionary relationships between organisms?
Which of the three domains of life are more closely related to each other than to the Bacteria domain?
Which of the three domains of life are more closely related to each other than to the Bacteria domain?
Which domain contains organisms that live in extreme environments?
Which domain contains organisms that live in extreme environments?
What is the process of change over time that results in new varieties and species of organisms called?
What is the process of change over time that results in new varieties and species of organisms called?
What is the term used to describe the scientific names of organisms, consisting of the genus and specific epithet?
What is the term used to describe the scientific names of organisms, consisting of the genus and specific epithet?
Which type of microorganism has a cell wall made of chitin?
Which type of microorganism has a cell wall made of chitin?
Which type of microorganism is not considered a true cell, but rather a infectious protein in a misfolded form?
Which type of microorganism is not considered a true cell, but rather a infectious protein in a misfolded form?
Which type of microorganism is capable of photosynthesis and produces oxygen and carbohydrates?
Which type of microorganism is capable of photosynthesis and produces oxygen and carbohydrates?
Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?
Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?
Which type of cell generally has no membrane-enclosed organelles?
Which type of cell generally has no membrane-enclosed organelles?
What is the function of mitochondrion in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the function of mitochondrion in a eukaryotic cell?
Which type of cell has a nucleoid instead of a nucleus?
Which type of cell has a nucleoid instead of a nucleus?
What is the role of the Golgi complex in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of the Golgi complex in eukaryotic cells?
Which type of cell has a genome composed of 4.64 million base pairs?
Which type of cell has a genome composed of 4.64 million base pairs?
What is the main focus of Pharmaceutical Microbiology?
What is the main focus of Pharmaceutical Microbiology?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the rumen of a soybean plant?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the rumen of a soybean plant?
Which of the following is a positive impact of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following is a positive impact of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the production of biofuels?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the production of biofuels?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of extremophiles?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of extremophiles?
What is the primary focus of Agricultural Microbiology?
What is the primary focus of Agricultural Microbiology?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the production of fermented foods?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in the production of fermented foods?
Which of the following is a reason why we should study Medical Microbiology?
Which of the following is a reason why we should study Medical Microbiology?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles?
What is the primary function of the cytoplasmic (cell) membrane in microbial cells?
What is the primary function of the cytoplasmic (cell) membrane in microbial cells?
Study Notes
Introduction to Microbiology
- Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, including unicellular, multicellular, and acellular organisms.
- The field of microbiology encompasses various sub-disciplines, such as virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology.
Sub-disciplines of Microbiology
- Medical/Clinical Microbiology: the study of pathogenic microbes and their role in human illness.
- Veterinary Microbiology: the study of microbes that affect animals.
- Molecular Microbiology: the study of molecular principles of physiological processes in microorganisms.
- Evolutionary Microbiology: the study of the evolution of microbes.
- Environmental Microbiology: the study of microbes in their natural environments.
- Food Microbiology: the study of microorganisms that cause food spoilage and foodborne illness.
History of Microbiology
- 6th century BC: Jainism proposed the existence of "unseen microbiological life".
- 14th century: Ibn Khatima and Ibn al-Khatib hypothesized that infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms.
- 1635-1703: Robert Hooke observed microorganisms using a microscope.
- 1632-1723: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek observed bacteria and other microorganisms using a single-lens microscope.
- 1749-1823: Edward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine.
Evolution and Diversity of Microbial Cells
- Evolution: the process of change over time that results in new varieties and species of organisms.
- Phylogeny: the study of evolutionary relationships between organisms.
- Comparative rRNA sequencing has defined three distinct lineages of cells called domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
Classification and Naming of Microorganisms
- Carolus Linnaeus established the system of scientific nomenclature in 1735.
- Each organism has two names: the genus and the specific epithet.
- Scientific names are italicized or underlined, with the genus capitalized and the specific epithet in lowercase.
Types of Microorganisms
- Bacteria: prokaryotes with peptidoglycan cell walls.
- Archaea: prokaryotes that often live in extreme environments.
- Algae: eukaryotes that use photosynthesis for energy.
- Viruses: acellular particles composed of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat.
- Fungi: eukaryotes with chitin cell walls that absorb organic chemicals for energy.
- Protozoa: eukaryotes that absorb or ingest organic chemicals.
Structure and Activities of Microbial Cells
- Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-enclosed organelles and have a single, circular chromosome.
- Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and contain organelles.
Importance of Microbiology
- Understanding basic life processes.
- Applying knowledge to benefit humans in medicine, agriculture, and industry.
- Microorganisms are essential for human health, agriculture, and the environment.
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Test your knowledge about the fundamental concepts of medical microbiology including the study of microscopic organisms, sub-disciplines like virology, mycology, bacteriology, and more. Explore the significance of microbiology in various fields such as medical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and industrial sectors.
