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Which historical figure is noted for discovering single-celled microorganisms?

  • Joseph Lister
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Robert Koch
  • Louis Pasteur

    • The theory of spontaneous generation was widely accepted even after microorganisms were discovered.

    True

    What ancient idea explains the belief that living things come from non-living matter?

    spontaneous generation

    The spontaneous production of living entities from soiled clothes and wheat grains refers to a __________ recipe.

    <p>17th-century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used to explain food spoilage according to historical beliefs?

    <p>Vital forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 17th-century belief in spontaneous generation is still widely accepted in modern science.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what duration did the spontaneous production of maggots occur according to the historical belief?

    <p>Days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacterial species is known for forming endospores?

    <p>Bacillus anthracis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Endospores are sensitive to extreme environmental conditions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are endospores primarily formed in response to?

    <p>Harsh environmental conditions such as lack of nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Endospores are extremely resilient to __________ temperatures.

    <p>boiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Endospores = Resilient structures formed by bacteria under stress Vegetative cells = Active and metabolically active bacterial forms Bacillus anthracis = A bacterium that can form endospores Clostridium tetani = Another bacterium known for endospore formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the heat-resistant form of bacteria discovered by Ferdinand Cohn?

    <p>Endospore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microorganisms can be classified only into unicellular organisms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one eukaryotic microorganism mentioned in the content.

    <p>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Escherichia coli is classified as a __________.

    <p>prokaryote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature was maintained for the hay infusion on Day 2?

    <p>37°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bacteria can be observed with the naked eye.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could primarily cause food spoilage?

    <p>Microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main conclusion of John Tyndall's 1877 experiment concerning hay infusion?

    <p>Microorganisms exist in two forms, one sensitive to heat and one resistant to boiling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of microbial growth in hay infusion is indicated by the infusion remaining clear.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What experimental technique did Tyndall develop to eliminate heat-resistant microbes?

    <p>Tyndallisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microorganisms that are sensitive to heat will be killed by boiling, while those that are _______ can survive.

    <p>heat-resistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following observations of hay infusion with their implications:

    <p>Clear infusion = Absence of microbial growth Cloudy infusion = Presence of microbial growth Tyndallisation = Elimination of heat-resistant microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component was essential for microbial growth in Tyndall's hay infusion experiment?

    <p>Hay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pasteur fully supported the concept of spontaneous generation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment was used to create the hay infusion?

    <p>Water collected from a pond, lake, stream, or puddle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of reproduction for bacteria?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Boiling a hay infusion will always eliminate all bacterial growth.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of boiling a hay infusion that contains endospores?

    <p>The hay infusion turns cloudy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bacteria are commonly found in hay infusions due to their natural habitat in the _____ .

    <p>soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following observations to their respective hay infusions:

    <p>Hay infusion without endospores = Remains clear Hay infusion with endospores = Turns cloudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does sugar in hay play for bacteria?

    <p>Acts as a nutrient source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Tyndall's experiment demonstrated that boiled hay infusion remains clear when endospores are present.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Tyndall's experiment, what was the duration of boiling the hay infusion?

    <p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Tyndall's experiment, the hay infusion that contains _____ will show the presence of microbial growth after boiling.

    <p>endospores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do hay infusions provide an excellent medium for bacterial growth?

    <p>They contain nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the exosporium in endospores?

    <p>Protection and adhesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Boiling for 5 hours is sufficient to kill endospores.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance is deposited in the endospore that helps remove water and increase resistance to heat?

    <p>calcium dipicolinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of _____ eliminates vegetative cells and allows endospores to be killed upon subsequent heat treatment.

    <p>Tyndallisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of endospores with their functions:

    <p>Cortex = Protection against radiation Spore coat = Chemical resistance Exosporium = Adhesion and virulence Special proteins = DNA protection from chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the heat treatment be repeated during Tyndallisation?

    <p>Three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The incubation period between heat treatments helps endospores to germinate into vegetative cells.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature is used for incubation during Tyndallisation?

    <p>37°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Microbiology Lesson 1: Spontaneity

    • The module chair is Won Choong Yun
    • The last update date is September 23, 2024
    • The course is A221 Microbiology
    • The lesson is Lesson 1

    Interactive Seminar Schedule

    • 8:30am - 9:45am: Module story and ice breaker
    • 9:45am - 10:30am: Break
    • 10:30am - 12:00pm: Lecture Part I and Worksheet Activity Part I
    • 12:00pm - 1:30pm: Lunch break
    • 1:30pm - 3:00pm: Lecture Part II and Worksheet Activity Part II
    • 3:00pm - 3:30pm: PQ and discussion
    • 3:30pm: Class ends

    Lecture Part I

    •  Discussion of spontaneous generation (abiogenesis): The historical belief that life arose from non-living matter.
    •  17th-century recipes for spontaneously producing mice and maggots.

    17th Century Recipe for Mice

    • Materials: Sweaty, soiled clothes; wheat grains
    • Process: Place the materials together.
    • Result: Mice appeared after 21 days.

    17th Century Recipe for Maggots

    • Materials: Meat
    • Process: Leave the meat exposed to the air.
    • Result: Maggots appeared after several days.

    Spontaneous Generation vs. Biogenesis

    • Abiogenesis: Living things arise from non-living things.
    • Biogenesis: Living things arise from living things.

    Francesco Redi's 1668 Experiment

    • Experimental Setup: Jars with meat, sealed, covered with gauze
    • Observations: Open jar had maggots, sealed jar had no maggots, gauze-covered jar had maggots only on the gauze
    • Conclusion: Maggots did not spontaneously generate; they developed from fly eggs.

    John Needham's 1745 Experiment

    • Experimental Setup: Broth boiled briefly and sealed
    • Observations: Broth became cloudy (microbial growth)
    • Conclusion: Microbes formed spontaneously

    Louis Pasteur's 1859 Experiment

    • Experimental Setup: Broth in open flasks, cotton-plugged flasks, S-shaped flasks
    • Observations: Open flask grew microbes; cotton-plugged flask did not grow microbes; S-shaped flask did not grow microbes.
    • Conclusion: Microbes did not spontaneously generate in the sealed flasks; airborne microbes were the source of contamination

    John Tyndall's 1877 Experiment

    • Experimental Setup: Hay infusion (boiled for 1 hour and allowed to cool).
    • Observations: Hay infusion that did not contain endospores did not produce microorganisms and the infusion that did have endospores produce organisms
    • Conclusion: Some microorganisms survive boiling and need more than one round of boiling to kill them completely. 

    Discovery of Bacterial Endospores

    • Ferdinand Cohn found endospores - heat-resistant forms of bacteria.
    • Tyndallisation is a technique to eliminate heat-resistant microbes via repeated rounds of heating to kill vegetative forms and allow the endospores to germinate into vegetative forms , thus increasing the killing rate.

    Microbiology of Food Spoilage

    • Microorganisms—especially bacteria, yeasts, and molds—are the primary cause of food spoilage.
    • Different shapes: Cocci, bacilli, vibrio, spirilla

    How Bacteria are Classified

    • The three-domain system (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya) classifies living organisms based on rRNA nucleotide sequences.

    How Microorganisms are Named

    • Binomial nomenclature is used (Genus species).
    • Scientific names are italicized when typed and underlined when written

    Bacterial Cell Structure and Function

    • Prokaryotic, meaning they lack a nucleus
    • Various sizes (typically 1-10 µm)

    Bacterial Reproduction

    • Binary fission

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    Test your knowledge on the history and concepts of microbiology, including the discovery of microorganisms and the theory of spontaneous generation. This quiz covers key historical beliefs about living organisms and their environments, particularly focusing on endospores and food spoilage. Dive into the fascinating world of microorganisms and their historical significance.

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