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What characteristic primarily helps in the initial identification of microorganisms?

  • Biochemical testing
  • PCR cycle
  • Colony morphology (correct)
  • Temperature range

What is a significant disadvantage of traditional microbial culture methods?

  • They are cost-effective.
  • They are not suitable for non-culturable organisms. (correct)
  • They provide immediate results.
  • They can determine antibiotic sensitivity.

During which step of the PCR cycle do primers bind to the target DNA?

  • Annealing (correct)
  • Denaturation
  • Initialization
  • Extension

What is a primary application of forensic science?

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What is the optimal temperature for Taq polymerase during the extension phase of PCR?

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Which step in the ELISA process involves adding a liquid sample to the microtiter plate?

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Which type of microorganisms grow best in cold temperatures?

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Which component of PCR is responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands?

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What is a significant limitation of the ELISA method?

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What type of test can be used to determine the metabolic and enzymatic activities of isolated microbes?

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Why is ELISA considered versatile?

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Which statement describes a function of PCR in medical diagnostics?

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What advantage does ELISA provide for the quantification of target molecules?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved in performing an ELISA?

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What is the primary purpose of coating the microtiter plate in the ELISA procedure?

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What is a common use of forensic science utilizing DNA analysis?

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What is the primary function of the objective lenses in light microscopy?

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Which of the following is considered an advantage of light microscopy?

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In microscopy, what is the main purpose of the condenser?

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What type of light source is commonly used in light microscopy?

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Which of the following applications is not a primary use of light microscopy?

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What is the range of typical magnification provided by objective lenses in light microscopy?

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What is the concept of sterilization in microbiology?

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Which feature of light microscopy is limited by the wavelength of light?

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What is the main goal of medical asepsis?

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Which type of bacteria is vancomycin effective against?

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Which biosafety level is appropriate for handling Ebola virus?

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What practice is NOT associated with surgical asepsis?

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Which method is NOT typically used for the treatment of biohazardous waste?

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What is a key practice in biosafety level 2?

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Which statement about surgical asepsis is true?

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Which practice is NOT part of waste management for biohazardous waste?

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What is the primary purpose of disinfection?

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Which of the following describes an antiseptic?

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What is a primary disadvantage of scrubbing as a method of sterilization?

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Which of the following best describes filtration as a method of sterilization?

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HEPA filters are primarily used for what purpose?

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What is a notable advantage of using filtration in sterilization processes?

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Which mechanical method is often used before chemical disinfectants?

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What is a limitation of using filters for sterilization?

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What is the primary purpose of sedimentation in water treatment processes?

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Which of the following is a limitation of the sedimentation process?

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What is the main advantage of autoclaving as a method of moist heat sterilization?

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In what scenario is boiling an effective sterilization method?

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How long is the typical duration for autoclaving to achieve effective sterilization?

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Which type of microorganisms is boiling least effective against?

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What makes moist heat sterilization highly effective?

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Which of the following is true about pasteurization?

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Flashcards

Aerobic Microbes

Microorganisms that require oxygen for growth and survival. Think of them as being like us - we need air to breathe, and these microbes need oxygen.

Anaerobic Microbes

Microorganisms that can grow and thrive in the absence of oxygen. Often found in environments like swamps, deep sea vents, or the human gut.

Optimal Growth Temperature

The specific temperature range at which microbes grow best. Different microbes have different preferences.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

A technique used to create millions of copies of a specific DNA segment. Imagine making multiple photocopies of a specific page in a book.

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Primers

Short, single-stranded DNA sequences that bind to specific regions of the target DNA. They act as guides for DNA polymerase.

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DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands during PCR. Like a builder, it adds nucleotides to create a new DNA strand.

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Nucleotides (dNTPs)

The building blocks of DNA (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine). They're like the bricks used to construct a DNA strand.

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Buffer

A solution that provides the optimal conditions for the activity of DNA polymerase during PCR. It keeps everything happy and working smoothly.

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Forensic Science and DNA

A technique that uses DNA to identify individuals based on their unique genetic profile.

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DNA Cloning for Research

The process of creating copies of DNA for various research purposes, such as sequencing, gene expression analysis, and studying genetic variations.

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Environmental Science and Microbes

The analysis of microbial communities in environmental samples to monitor and understand the diversity and activity of microorganisms.

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Genotyping in Agriculture

The use of genetic markers to identify and classify plants and animals, including the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)

A laboratory technique that uses antibodies to detect and quantify specific molecules in a sample, often used for disease diagnosis and research.

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Coating in ELISA

The process of coating the wells of a microplate with a specific antigen or antibody in ELISA.

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Blocking in ELISA

A step in ELISA that prevents non-specific binding of antibodies to the wells, improving the accuracy of the assay.

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Incubation in ELISA

The step in ELISA where the sample containing the target molecule is added to the wells and allowed to bind to the specific antibody or antigen.

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Light Microscopy

A technique using visible light and lenses to magnify images of small objects.

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Light Source (Microscopy)

Provides illumination for the microscope, often using halogen or LED lamps.

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Condenser (Microscopy)

Focuses the light beam onto the specimen, enhancing image clarity.

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Objective Lenses (Microscopy)

Primary lenses that magnify the image, typically ranging from 4x to 100x magnification.

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Eyepiece (Microscopy)

Further magnifies the image formed by the objective lens, usually 10x or 15x.

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Stage (Microscopy)

Holds the specimen slide in place and allows for precise movement during observation.

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Focus Mechanisms (Microscopy)

Knobs that allow for precise focusing of the image, ensuring sharp detail.

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Sterilization

A process that eliminates or kills all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, spores, and fungi.

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Disinfection

The process of reducing or eliminating harmful microorganisms on surfaces and objects, except for bacterial spores. It doesn't necessarily kill all microbes, but lowers their numbers to a safe level.

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Antiseptic

Antimicrobial substances applied to living tissues like skin, reducing the risk of infections and sepsis.

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Mechanical Sterilization

Methods of sterilization that physically remove microorganisms from objects or environments. These methods are often used in conjunction with other sterilization techniques.

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Scrubbing

A manual process of cleaning surfaces using brushes or pads to remove dirt and microorganisms. Often used as a preliminary step before disinfection or sterilization.

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Filtration

A process that removes microorganisms from liquids or gases by passing them through a filter with tiny pores. Used for heat-sensitive materials.

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Membrane Filtration

Filters with specific pore sizes used for removing microorganisms from liquids or gases. Used for bacteria, viruses, and larger particles.

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HEPA Filters

High-efficiency particulate air filters used in cleanrooms and operating rooms to remove particles, including microorganisms, from the air.

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Sterility

The state of being free from all living microorganisms, including spores. Sterility is essential in medical settings to prevent infections.

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Sedimentation

A process where gravity is used to separate suspended particles, like microorganisms, from a liquid. It's commonly used in water treatment and purification.

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Autoclaving

The most effective method for killing microorganisms using steam under pressure. This process involves high temperatures (121°C or 134°C) for a set time.

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Boiling

Boiling involves immersing items in water at 100°C for a set time (usually 15-30 minutes). It's not as powerful as autoclaving but can kill many bacteria and viruses.

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Pasteurization

A mild heat treatment mainly used for food and beverages. It's not as intense as other methods and aims to kill harmful pathogens without damaging the food's quality.

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Moist Heat Sterilization

A method of sterilization using moist heat (steam or boiling water) to kill microorganisms by denaturing their proteins.

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What is autoclaving used for?

One of the most common and effective methods of moist heat sterilization. Autoclaving uses pressurized steam to sterilize surgical instruments, labware, and pharmaceuticals.

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What is boiling used for?

Boiling is effective for disinfecting drinking water, sterilizing baby bottles, and sterilizing simple medical instruments.

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What is pasteurization used for?

Pasteurization is primarily used for food and beverages, like milk and juice. It helps extend the shelf life by killing harmful bacteria that could cause spoilage.

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Broad-spectrum antibiotics

Antibiotics that are effective against a wide variety of bacteria, targeting multiple species.

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Narrow-spectrum antibiotics

Antibiotics that are effective against a limited number of bacterial species.

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Medical Asepsis

Practices that aim to reduce the number and spread of pathogens in healthcare settings.

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Surgical Asepsis

Practices that strive to create a completely sterile environment free from all microorganisms.

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Biosafety

Practices and procedures that minimize the risk of exposure to infectious agents and hazardous biological materials.

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BSL-1

The safest level of Biosafety, used for agents that are not known to cause disease in healthy humans.

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Waste Management

The disposal of biohazardous waste following safety guidelines to prevent contamination and infection.

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Waste Segregation

The process of sorting and separating waste according to its type for safe disposal.

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Study Notes

Microbial Detection and Destruction

  • Microbes are tiny organisms causing diseases and spoilage. They include bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae.
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered microorganisms in the late 17th century.
  • Detecting and destroying microbes is vital in healthcare, food safety, and environmental monitoring.

Microbe Detection Methods

  • Culture-Based Methods: Multiplying microbes in a controlled lab environment using culture mediums.
    • Culture Medium: A solid, liquid, or semi-solid substance designed to support microbial growth. Examples include Nutrient Agar (general-purpose), Selective Media (inhibits certain microbes), Differential Media (distinguishes between microbes), and Enrichment Media (favors the growth of specific microbes)
    • Isolation Techniques:
  • Streak Plate Method: Isolating individual microbial cells to form colonies on agar plates.
  • Pour Plate Method: Mixing diluted microbial samples with molten agar and pouring into Petri dishes.
  • Spread Plate Method: Spreading a diluted sample evenly over the surface of an agar plate.
    • Incubation Conditions: Temperature, pH, oxygen levels for microbial growth.
    • Colony Morphology: Observational method using physical characteristics (size, shape, color, texture) of colonies for preliminary identification
    • Biochemical Testing: Tests determining metabolic and enzymatic activities of microbes. Common test examples are Catalase, Oxidase and Fermentation Tests.
    • Advantages: Cost-effective, microbial sensitivity testing.
    • Disadvantages: Time-consuming (24-48 hours). Not suitable for all microbes (e.g. non-culturable microbes).
  • Molecular Methods: Employing techniques involving DNA.
    • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): A technique creating millions of copies of a specific DNA segment by mimicking natural DNA replication.
  • Components of PCR: DNA sample, primers, DNA polymerase, nucleotides, buffer
  • PCR Cycle: Denaturation, annealing, extension.
    • Applications: Medical diagnostics, forensic science, research, environmental science, agriculture.
    • Advantages: High sensitivity, high specificity
    • Disadvantages: Requires specialized equipment
  • Immunological Methods (e.g., ELISA): A commonly used analytical biochemistry assay for detecting ligands (e.g., proteins) using antibodies, in a liquid sample.
    • Steps: Coating, Blocking, Incubation, Detection, Signal Measurement
    • Advantages: High Sensitivity, high Specificity, Quantitative Results, Versatile
    • Limitations: Complex, Cross-reactivity, Requires specialized equipment
  • Microscopy Techniques:
    • Light Microscopy: Using visible light and lenses to magnify small objects for viewing.
      • Components: Light Source, Condenser, Objective Lenses, Eyepiece, Stage, Focus Mechanisms
      • Applications: Biological research, medical diagnostics, clinical laboratories, education
      • Advantages: Accessibility, real-time imaging, versatility, cost-effective
      • Limitations: Resolution, depth of field, sample preparation

Control And Destruction of Microbes

  • Sterilization: Eliminates all forms of microbial life from an object or surface.
  • Disinfection: Reduces or eliminates pathogenic microorganisms (excluding spores).
  • Antiseptic: Used on living tissues to reduce infection risk.

Methods of Sterilization

  • Mechanical Method: Physical removal of microorganisms.
  • Scrubbing: Manual removal of microorganisms, dirt.
  • Filtration: Removing microorganisms from liquids/gases using a filter. Types include Membrane Filtration and HEPA Filters.
  • Sedimentation: Using gravity to settle suspended particles, including microbes.
  • Physical Method: Using physical agents like heat.
    • Moist Heat: Effective for killing various microbes by denaturing proteins. Types include Autoclaving, Boiling, Pasteurisation and Tyndallization.
  • Dry Heat: Using high temperatures to kill microbes through oxidation and protein denaturation. Types include Hot Air Oven, Incineration, and Flaming.
    • Radiation (Infrared): Using infrared heat to sterilize surfaces.
  • Chemical Method: Using chemical substances to eliminate microorganisms.

Chemotherapy

  • Chemotherapy: Use of chemical substances to treat infections by killing or inhibiting microbial growth.
  • Mechanism: Targets specific cellular processes in microorganisms (e.g., cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis).
  • Types: Antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antiparasitics

Antibiotics

  • Antibiotics: Chemotherapeutic agents specifically targeting bacterial infections.
  • Mechanism: Inhibiting bacterial functions like cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, etc.
  • Types: Broad-spectrum (effective against many bacteria) and Narrow-spectrum (effective against specific bacteria).

Medical and Surgical Asepsis

  • Asepsis: Practices minimizing or eliminating pathogenic microorganisms for infection prevention.
    • Medical Asepsis: Reducing the number and spread of pathogens
  • Surgical Asepsis: Maintaining a completely sterile environment.

Biosafety and Waste Management

  • Biosafety: Implementing safety measures for handling infectious agents.
    • Levels of Biosafety (BSL): BSL-1, BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4
  • Waste Management: Safe disposal of biohazardous waste
  • Segregation: Separating waste by type
  • Containment: Using appropriate containers
  • Treatment: Autoclaving, incineration, chemical disinfection
  • Disposal: Following local regulations

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