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What were some of Robert Koch's achievements?
What were some of Robert Koch's achievements?
Discovery of the causative agent of tuberculosis, staining procedure for M. tuberculosis, causative agent of cholera, and formulated Koch's postulates.
What is the difference between antiseptic and disinfectant?
What is the difference between antiseptic and disinfectant?
Disinfectants are used on nonliving surfaces to kill germs, while antiseptics are used on living skin to kill microorganisms.
What led to the establishment of the Pasteur Institute in Paris in 1888?
What led to the establishment of the Pasteur Institute in Paris in 1888?
Pasteur's legendary research on rabies fame led the French government to establish the Pasteur Institute in Paris in 1888.
What did Robert Koch develop to definitively link cause and effect in infectious diseases?
What did Robert Koch develop to definitively link cause and effect in infectious diseases?
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Why did Koch use solid media for obtaining pure cultures?
Why did Koch use solid media for obtaining pure cultures?
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What did Pasteur develop vaccines for?
What did Pasteur develop vaccines for?
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What concept did Robert Koch develop that provided direct experimental support for the idea of infectious diseases?
What concept did Robert Koch develop that provided direct experimental support for the idea of infectious diseases?
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What is the significance of oxygen for the existence of organisms, including microorganisms?
What is the significance of oxygen for the existence of organisms, including microorganisms?
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What did Koch reason about each colony of microorganisms?
What did Koch reason about each colony of microorganisms?
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What did Koch devise a staining procedure for?
What did Koch devise a staining procedure for?
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Study Notes
Definition of Microbiology
- Microbiology is the science of microorganisms and how they work.
- It includes diversity and evolution of microbial cells, their associations, and cooperation with each other.
Types of Cells
- There are two types of cells: Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells.
- Eukaryotic cells are further classified into Animals and Plants.
- Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts that are not present in animal cells.
- Bacterial cell walls are composed of Peptidoglycan.
Genes, Genomes, Nucleus, and Nucleoid
- A cell's life processes are controlled by its genes and genome.
- The nucleus is present in eukaryotes, while prokaryotes have a nucleoid.
- The genome is the sum total of all genes in an organism.
Age of Earth and Microbial Ecosystems
- The Earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old.
- Microorganisms are present everywhere on Earth that supports life.
- Microbial cells outnumber human body cells by a factor of ten.
Ribosomal RNA and Phylogeny
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a conserved region used to study genetic evolution.
- rRNA genes can be used to construct a phylogenetic tree.
History of Microbiology
- Microbial cells first appeared between 3.8 and 3.9 billion years ago.
- Alexander Flemming discovered Penicillin, the first antibiotic.
- Joseph Lister is considered the father of antiseptic surgery.
Impact of Microorganisms
- Microorganisms play a role in:
- Food and agriculture (pasteurization)
- Producing valuable human products (insulin)
- Generating energy (bioreactors)
- Cleaning up the environment (bioremediation)
Microorganisms and Agriculture
- Microorganisms aid in digestion of cellulose by ruminants.
- Nitrogen-fixing bacteria help convert nitrogen into ammonia.
- Microbes play important roles in the food industry, including food spoilage, safety, and production.
History of Microbiology
- Van Leeuwenhoek discovered "wee animalcules" (microorganisms).
- Cohn discovered that some bacteria form endospores.
- Pasteur countered the theory of Spontaneous Generation using his swan-necked flask experiment.
- Koch's postulates are used to link cause and effect in infectious diseases.
Koch's Achievements
- Discovery of the causative agent of tuberculosis
- Development of microscopy, staining, and pure culture isolation
- Devised a staining procedure for M.tuberculosis cells
- Causative agent of cholera (Vibrio cholerae)
- The tuberculin skin test
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