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The process of propagating organisms by providing proper environmental conditions is called ______.
The process of propagating organisms by providing proper environmental conditions is called ______.
cultivation
Microorganisms require metabolic energy to synthesize macromolecules and maintain essential chemical ______ across their membranes.
Microorganisms require metabolic energy to synthesize macromolecules and maintain essential chemical ______ across their membranes.
gradients
The three major mechanisms for generating metabolic energy are fermentation, respiration, and ______.
The three major mechanisms for generating metabolic energy are fermentation, respiration, and ______.
photosynthesis
To isolate a particular type of organism from a natural source, a single cell must be ______ from all other cells.
To isolate a particular type of organism from a natural source, a single cell must be ______ from all other cells.
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The ideal gelling agent for most microbial media is ______, an acidic polysaccharide extracted from certain red algae.
The ideal gelling agent for most microbial media is ______, an acidic polysaccharide extracted from certain red algae.
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The survival of any microbial group is determined by maintenance of a pool of living nutritional ______
The survival of any microbial group is determined by maintenance of a pool of living nutritional ______
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The dilution method reduces the density of microorganisms in a sample through ______ dilution.
The dilution method reduces the density of microorganisms in a sample through ______ dilution.
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Growth involves the duplication of cells, resulting in an increase in the number of individuals in the ______
Growth involves the duplication of cells, resulting in an increase in the number of individuals in the ______
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The bacterial growth curve represents the population dynamics of bacteria growing in a closed ______
The bacterial growth curve represents the population dynamics of bacteria growing in a closed ______
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One of the fundamental goals in microbiological cultivation is to determine the ______ & type of organism present in a given material.
One of the fundamental goals in microbiological cultivation is to determine the ______ & type of organism present in a given material.
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The population of microorganisms in the biosphere is roughly constant; growth is counterbalanced by ______.
The population of microorganisms in the biosphere is roughly constant; growth is counterbalanced by ______.
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During the lag phase, bacteria adapt to the new environment and prepare for active ______
During the lag phase, bacteria adapt to the new environment and prepare for active ______
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In the exponential phase, cells divide at a constant rate, resulting in ______ population growth.
In the exponential phase, cells divide at a constant rate, resulting in ______ population growth.
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The maximum stationary phase occurs when growth rate slows due to nutrient ______ and waste accumulation.
The maximum stationary phase occurs when growth rate slows due to nutrient ______ and waste accumulation.
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In the decline or death phase, cells die at an ______ rate.
In the decline or death phase, cells die at an ______ rate.
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Cells can be maintained in exponential phase by transferring them repeatedly into fresh medium of identical ______.
Cells can be maintained in exponential phase by transferring them repeatedly into fresh medium of identical ______.
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Study Notes
Cultivation of Microorganisms
- Cultivation is the process of growing organisms by providing suitable conditions
- Organisms need metabolic energy to create macromolecules and maintain chemical gradients across their membranes
- Nutrients must be accessible
- Microorganisms have diverse nutritional needs and energy sources
- Factors like nutrients, pH, temperature, aeration, salt concentration, and ionic strength of the medium must be controlled
- Cultivation methods involve choosing a suitable medium and isolating the bacteria in a pure culture
- Fundamental goals in microbiological cultivation include raising a crop of specific cells, determining the number and type of organisms in a sample, isolating a specific organism from a natural source.
Isolation of Microorganisms in Pure Culture
- A single cell must be isolated and grown separately to ensure a pure culture
- Several methods are available
- Plating method involves placing a small number of cells on a gelled medium (like agar) so each cell grows into its own colony
- Dilution method involves reducing the density of microorganisms in a sample through serial dilution and plating samples of each dilution
Survival of Microorganisms
- The population of microorganisms in the biosphere remains relatively constant because growth is countered by death
- Survival depends on maintaining a pool of living organisms, access to nutrients, and success in competition for resources.
The Meaning of Growth
- Growth involves a regular increase in the sum of all components of an organism
- In unicellular organisms like bacteria, growth involves cell duplication, increasing the number of individuals
The Growth Curve
- The bacterial growth curve shows the population dynamics of bacteria in a closed system (batch culture)
- It shows how the number of living cells changes over time with constant nutrients and environmental conditions
- The curve has distinct phases:
- Lag phase: Bacteria adapt, metabolic activity increases, but little to no cell division
- Exponential (log) phase: Cells divide at a constant rate
- Stationary phase: Growth rate slows; new cells equal dying cells; stable population size
- Death phase: Nutrients exhausted, toxic waste accumulates; cells die at an exponential rate
Phases of Bacterial Growth
- Lag phase: Bacteria adapt to the new environment, activity increases, but little cell division
- Exponential phase: Cells divide at a constant rate; maximum metabolic activity
- Stationary phase: Growth rate slows, new cells equal dying cells, population size stabilizes
- Death phase: Nutrients are depleted, waste accumulates, cells die exponentially
- Maintaining exponential phase: Cells can be maintained in exponential growth by transferring to fresh identical medium
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This quiz covers essential methods for cultivating and isolating microorganisms, focusing on growing organisms under suitable conditions and ensuring pure cultures. It explores the diverse nutritional needs of microbes and the environmental factors that influence their growth. Test your knowledge on the principles of microbiological cultivation and isolation techniques.
