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Who is credited for isolating pathogenic microorganisms from diseased organisms?
What are the eight levels of Taxonomic Hierarchy?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum/Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What are the five types of functional media used by microbiologists?
General Purpose Media, Enriched Media, Selective Media, Differential Media, Selective & Differential Media
What are the three physical states of media classification?
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What are the two media types in media classification?
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What is the definition of a milli (meter)?
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What is the definition of a micro (meter)?
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What is the definition of a nano (meter)?
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What is the definition of a pico (meter)?
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What does filamentous refer to?
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Who developed a technique to isolate pathogenic microorganisms?
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What is the role of taxonomic hierarchy in biology?
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Which microbiologist demonstrated that microorganisms are everywhere and developed the rabies vaccine?
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What did Robert Koch accomplish?
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Which classification system was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus?
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Francesco Redi is known for proving spontaneous generation.
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What bacterium did Theodor Escherich discover?
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Match the following microbial characteristics with their description:
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Which of the following is used to decrease infection by microorganisms?
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Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.
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What significant system did Carl R. Woese create?
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Which two microbiologists are credited with the early beginnings of the germ theory of disease?
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Pasteurization is best used to kill unwanted microbes in ______________.
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Which type of microorganism can be classified as prokaryotic?
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Study Notes
Microbiology Key Figures and Concepts
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Louis Pasteur: Demonstrated ubiquitous microorganisms, disproved Spontaneous Generation, discovered fermentation by yeast, linked spoilage to microbes, developed Pasteurization, rabies vaccine, and invented the swan-neck flask.
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Robert Koch: Pioneer of techniques to isolate pathogens; isolated Bacillus anthracis, tuberculosis bacillus, and Vibrio cholerae. Developed Koch's postulates, awarded Nobel Prize in 1905.
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Carolus Linnaeus: Introduced the system of Binomial Nomenclature for scientific classification in 1735.
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Francesco Redi: Discredited spontaneous generation by demonstrating flies generate maggots on decaying meat in 1668.
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Theodor Escherich: Discovered Escherichia coli, critical in understanding gut microbiota.
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Binomial Nomenclature: Organisms are classified by genus and species, with genus capitalized and both italicized.
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Disinfectants: Phenol (carbolic acid) was the first used widely to reduce infections caused by microorganisms.
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Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin in 1928, leading to modern antibiotics.
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Carl R. Woese: Introduced the three-domain system (Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya) in 1990.
Microbial Classification
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Three Domains: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya; protozoa belong to Eukarya.
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Microorganism Categories: Include Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, Helminths, and Viruses.
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Bacteria: Prokaryotic, unicellular, with cell walls made of peptidoglycan.
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Fungi: Eukaryotic, non-tissue forming, spore-reproducing, with cell walls of chitin.
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Algae: Eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms; part of phytoplankton.
Environmental Microbiology
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Archaea: Prokaryotic, unicellular, can be extremophiles (halophiles, acidophiles, alkaliphiles, hyperthermophiles).
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Microbial Survival: Endospores protect bacteria in harsh conditions; fimbriae facilitate adherence.
Microscopy and Techniques
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Koch's Postulates: Guidelines to establish a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease (isolation, culture, infection, and re-isolation).
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Golden Age of Microbiology (1857-1914): Establishment of germ theory, use of disinfectants, surgical improvements, and vaccination development.
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Gram Stain: Differentiates bacteria into gram-positive (thick peptidoglycan) and gram-negative (outer membrane).
Microbial Structure and Function
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Cellular Structures:
- Capsule: Gelatinous layer in some bacteria.
- Fimbriae: Attachment structures on bacteria.
- Plasmids: Circular DNA in bacteria, contains additional genes.
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Transport Mechanisms:
- Facilitated Diffusion: Process where glucose crosses cell membranes without energy.
- Active Transport: Requires energy to transport substances against a gradient.
Taxonomy and Classification Systems
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Five Kingdom System: Proposed by Robert H. Whitaker; includes Prokaryote, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.
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Taxonomic Hierarchy: Ranks include Domain, Kingdom, Phylum/Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
Measurements in Microbiology
- Micrometers (um): One millionth of a meter.
- Nanometers (nm): One billionth of a meter.
- Millimeters (mm): One thousandth of a meter.
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