Clinical Chemistry Quiz: Practice with Questions and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are analytes or markers in clinical chemistry?

Analytes or markers are important compounds that are tested for in clinical chemistry.

What disciplines does clinical chemistry draw knowledge from?

Clinical chemistry draws knowledge from medicine, biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, informatics, and an applied form of biochemistry.

What is clinical chemistry?

Clinical chemistry is a division in medical laboratory sciences that focuses on qualitative tests of important compounds in bodily fluids and tissues using analytical techniques and specialized instruments.

How did clinical chemistry originate?

Clinical chemistry originated in the late 19th century with the use of simple chemical reaction tests for various components of blood and urine. Signup and view all the answers

What techniques are used in clinical chemistry?

Clinical chemistry uses techniques such as spectrometry, chromatography, photometry, and potentiometry. Signup and view all the answers

What is microbiology?

Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, including unicellular, multicellular, or acellular organisms. Signup and view all the answers

What are some sub-disciplines of microbiology?

Some sub-disciplines of microbiology include virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms?

Eukaryotic microorganisms have membrane-bound organelles and include fungi and protists, while prokaryotic microorganisms lack membrane-bound organelles and include Bacteria and Archaea. Signup and view all the answers

What techniques did microbiologists traditionally use for the isolation and identification of microorganisms?

Microbiologists traditionally relied on culture, staining, and microscopy for the isolation and identification of microorganisms. Signup and view all the answers

What are microbiologists currently relying on with the emergence of biotechnology?

With the emergence of biotechnology, microbiologists currently rely on molecular techniques. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Clinical Chemistry

Analytes or markers in clinical chemistry refer to substances or biochemicals measured in the laboratory to diagnose, monitor, and manage diseases
Clinical chemistry draws knowledge from disciplines such as biochemistry, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and molecular biology

Definition and Origin

Clinical chemistry is the branch of laboratory medicine that deals with the analysis of bodily fluids and tissues to diagnose and manage diseases
Clinical chemistry originated from the need to apply chemical principles and techniques to understand and diagnose diseases

Techniques in Clinical Chemistry

Techniques used in clinical chemistry include spectrophotometry, chromatography, electrophoresis, and molecular diagnostics

Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including their structure, function, and interactions with the environment and host organisms
Sub-disciplines of microbiology include bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology

Microorganisms

Eukaryotic microorganisms have a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic microorganisms lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Examples of eukaryotic microorganisms include fungi, protists, and algae, while examples of prokaryotic microorganisms include bacteria

Traditional Techniques in Microbiology

Traditional techniques used by microbiologists for the isolation and identification of microorganisms include staining, microscopy, and culture-based methods

Modern Techniques in Microbiology

With the emergence of biotechnology, microbiologists are currently relying on molecular techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing, and genomics for the identification and characterization of microorganisms