Introduction to Microbiology
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What was the significance of Richard Petri's development of the petri dish?

  • It allowed scientists to observe microorganisms without a microscope.
  • It enabled the identification of bacteria responsible for disease. (correct)
  • It was the first container used for agar cultivation.
  • It replaced traditional methods of growing microorganisms.

    • What innovation did Zacharias Janssen contribute to scientific instrumentation?

  • He introduced the use of glass lenses.
  • He developed the first compound microscope. (correct)
  • He invented an advanced telescope.
  • He created the first single-lens microscope.

    • What was Robert Hooke's contribution to cell theory?

  • He proposed that cells vary by function in living organisms.
  • He coined the term 'cells' after observing cork. (correct)
  • He discovered that all cells have nuclei.
  • He suggested that cells are the building blocks of life.

    • What key discovery is Elie Metchnikoff known for?

    <p>The process of phagocytosis in immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of pili (fimbriae) in bacteria?

    <p>Transfer of DNA between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Edward Jenner's experiment with cowpox and smallpox?

    <p>He proved that exposure to cowpox provides immunity to smallpox.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the function of a capsule in bacteria?

    <p>Blocks attachment from bacteriophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance replaced gelatin for cultivating microorganisms and is still used today?

    <p>Agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the glycocalyx from the capsule in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Glycocalyx can be loosely attached while the capsule is firmly attached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon describes the reproduction of microorganisms into visible colonies?

    <p>Colonizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is NOT associated with the function of a cell wall in bacteria?

    <p>Facilitating photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary function of Janssen's compound microscope?

    <p>To increase magnification for detailed observation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacterial motility occurs in response to chemical gradients?

    <p>Chemotaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the glycocalyx play in protecting prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Shielding against the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a bacterial cell if the internal pressure exceeds the structural limits of the cell wall?

    <p>The cell bursts (lysis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of pili (fimbriae) makes them different from flagella?

    <p>Pili can transfer DNA between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is microbiology primarily concerned with?

    <p>Microorganisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are microorganisms classified?

    <p>Into cellular and acellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organism does bacteriology primarily study?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is associated with a virus?

    <p>Chickenpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a virus?

    <p>A microscopic structure made of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of phagocytosis in immunology?

    <p>To engulf and digest microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes fungi in microbiology?

    <p>They absorb nutrients from the external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microorganisms are studied in veterinary microbiology?

    <p>Microorganisms associated with infectious diseases in animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishing feature is common among organisms classified under the domain Archaea?

    <p>They often inhabit extreme environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phylum of Archaebacteria includes organisms that produce methane?

    <p>Euryarchaeota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the Plantae kingdom?

    <p>They are multicellular and capable of photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental condition is inhabited by acidophiles from the Euryarchaeota phylum?

    <p>Acidic environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thermophiles are capable of thriving in which temperature range?

    <p>High temperature environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of food absorption method is characteristic of the kingdom Fungi?

    <p>Absorbing nutrients from surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Korarchaeota phylum?

    <p>They are thermophiles found in hot springs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these groups of organisms can be classified as single-celled eukaryotes?

    <p>Diatoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes acellular microorganisms?

    <p>They are made out of proteins and lack cellular structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is known as 'The Father of Microbiology'?

    <p>Antonie van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do microorganisms serve in the food industry?

    <p>They are used to produce enzymes in fermentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Chlamydiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant realization did Lucretius and Girolamo Fracastoro have regarding disease?

    <p>Invisible creatures cause diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one application of microbiology in agriculture?

    <p>Use of probiotics for crop growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism is NOT a bacteria?

    <p>Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Francesco Stelluti known for in microbiology?

    <p>Observing bees and weevils with a microscope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Microbiology

    • Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
    • Microorganisms are classified as acellular (lacking cellular structure) and cellular.

    Types of Microorganisms

    • Bacteriology is the study of bacteria, which are single-celled organisms that absorb nutrients from their environment.
    • Mycology is the study of fungi, which are eukaryotic organisms that absorb nutrients from their external environment.
    • Virology is the study of viruses, which are submicroscopic, parasitic entities composed of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat.
    • Veterinary Microbiology studies microorganisms associated with infectious diseases in animals.
    • Immunology examines how organisms defend themselves against infections.

    Acellular Microorganisms

    • Acellular microorganisms lack cellular structures.
    • They are made of proteins.
    • Examples include viruses, viroids, and prions.
    • They are infectious, meaning they can invade and cause disease.

    Importance of Studying Microbiology

    • Biological factors:
      • Provides insight into life forms and life processes.
      • Used in research to explain natural phenomena.
    • Applied Biological Science:
      • Applied in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and the food industry.

    History of Microbiology

    • Lucretius and Girolamo Fracastoro:
      • Believed invisible creatures caused disease.
    • Francesco Stelluti:
      • Used Galileo's lenses to observe organisms like bees and weevils.
    • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek:
      • Improved Hooke’s microscope.
      • Observed and described bacteria and protozoa for the first time.
      • Known as the "Father of Microbiology".
      • Used gelatin to cultivate microorganisms, later replaced by agar.
    • Richard Petri:
      • Developed the Petri dish.
      • Further advanced agar culture techniques for bacterial colony purification.
    • Zacharias Janssen:
      • Developed the first compound microscope.
    • Robert Hooke:
      • Popularized the use of compound microscopes by observing cork cells.
      • Contributed to the Cell Theory, which states that all living things are composed of cells.
    • Elie Metchnikoff:
      • Studied immunology.
      • Discovered phagocytosis, the process by which leukocytes engulf and digest invading microorganisms.
    • Edward Jenner:
      • Discovered the relationship between smallpox and cowpox.
      • Developed the first vaccine.

    Classification of Organisms

    • Protista: Single-celled and simple multicellular eukaryotes like amoebas, diatoms, and seaweeds.
    • Fungi: Multicellular, filamentous organisms that absorb food.
    • Plantae: Multicellular organisms that produce food through photosynthesis.
    • Animalia: Multicellular organisms that ingest food.

    Three Domains

    • Carl Woese proposed the three-domain system based on nucleic acid studies.
    • Archaea:
      • Have distinct molecular structures and physiological characteristics.
      • Live in extreme environments, such as hot springs, saline areas, and acidic anaerobic environments.
      • Prokaryotes lacking peptidoglycan cell walls.
    • Bacteria:
      • Prokaryotes with peptidoglycan cell walls.
    • Eukarya:
      • Organisms with cells containing a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

    Phyla under Archaea

    • Euryarchaeota:
      • Methanogens: Thrive in oxygen-free environments.
      • Halophiles: Thrive in salty environments, require oxygen, produce pink pigment.
      • Thermoacidophiles: Thrive in hot, acidic environments.
    • Crenarchaeota:
      • Thrive in hot, acidic environments like hot sulfur springs.
    • Thaumarchaeota:
      • Widespread in marine and terrestrial habitats.
      • Oxidize ammonia aerobically, playing a role in global nitrogen cycling.
    • Korarchaeota:
      • Thermophiles found in hot springs.
      • May grow by fermentation of peptides.
      • Still under study.

    Bacterial Structure

    • Flagella: Long, whip-like structures used for movement.
      • Monotrichous: One flagellum at one end.
        • Lophotrichous: Several flagella at one end.
        • Amphitrichous: One or more flagella at each end.
        • Peritrichous: Flagella all over the cell.
    • Pili (Fimbriae): Hollow, filamentous appendages used for attachment and DNA transfer.
    • Capsule: Viscous substance surrounding the cell wall, providing protection and aiding in attachment.
    • Glycocalyx: Amorphous fibers of polysaccharides attached to bacterial surfaces, providing protection and aiding in attachment.
    • Cell Wall: Rigid structure external to the plasma membrane, providing shape and structural support.

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