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Which of the following is NOT one of the five groups of medically important microbes?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five groups of medically important microbes?
What is the correct way to write the scientific name for humans?
What is the correct way to write the scientific name for humans?
In the context of the content regarding regions and diseases, what is the primary reason that developing nations have more protozoan and helminthic diseases compared to developed nations?
In the context of the content regarding regions and diseases, what is the primary reason that developing nations have more protozoan and helminthic diseases compared to developed nations?
Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
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What does the term 'specific epithet' refer to in the scientific naming of organisms?
What does the term 'specific epithet' refer to in the scientific naming of organisms?
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Which of these scientists observed cells for the first time?
Which of these scientists observed cells for the first time?
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Which of the following statements best describes the focus of microbiology?
Which of the following statements best describes the focus of microbiology?
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What is a key characteristic that differentiates opportunistic pathogens from true pathogens?
What is a key characteristic that differentiates opportunistic pathogens from true pathogens?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an opportunistic pathogen?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an opportunistic pathogen?
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What condition can result from an overpopulation of Candida albicans?
What condition can result from an overpopulation of Candida albicans?
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Which of the following statements about Escherichia coli is accurate?
Which of the following statements about Escherichia coli is accurate?
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What is an example of a predisposing factor that may facilitate opportunistic infections?
What is an example of a predisposing factor that may facilitate opportunistic infections?
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Which of the following best describes the contribution of Anton van Leeuwenhoek to microbiology?
Which of the following best describes the contribution of Anton van Leeuwenhoek to microbiology?
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Louis Pasteur's work was critical in the advancements of microbiology. What is not one of his accomplishments?
Louis Pasteur's work was critical in the advancements of microbiology. What is not one of his accomplishments?
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Which of the following is the primary function of a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
Which of the following is the primary function of a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
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What is a key characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from cellular organisms?
What is a key characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from cellular organisms?
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What is the primary difference between a compound light microscope (CLM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
What is the primary difference between a compound light microscope (CLM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
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What did Wendell Stanley's research reveal about the structure of a virus?
What did Wendell Stanley's research reveal about the structure of a virus?
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Which scientific advancement occurred first, based on the timeline provided?
Which scientific advancement occurred first, based on the timeline provided?
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According to the provided information, what did the development of the first transmission electron microscope enable biologists to do?
According to the provided information, what did the development of the first transmission electron microscope enable biologists to do?
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What is the role of the capsid found in the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)?
What is the role of the capsid found in the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
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What is the primary method of reproduction for bacteria?
What is the primary method of reproduction for bacteria?
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Which of the following organisms are classified as eukaryotes?
Which of the following organisms are classified as eukaryotes?
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How do viruses reproduce?
How do viruses reproduce?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fungi?
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Which of the following is unique to eukaryotic cells, but not prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is unique to eukaryotic cells, but not prokaryotic cells?
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Multicellular eukaryotic parasites are also known as:
Multicellular eukaryotic parasites are also known as:
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How do most disease-causing bacteria multiply?
How do most disease-causing bacteria multiply?
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Which reproductive method is NOT used by yeasts?
Which reproductive method is NOT used by yeasts?
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Which of the following can consist of both unicellular and multicellular forms?
Which of the following can consist of both unicellular and multicellular forms?
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What is the primary function of a cyst in the life cycle of Entamoeba?
What is the primary function of a cyst in the life cycle of Entamoeba?
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What is the nucleoid region?
What is the nucleoid region?
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What term describes an organism that transmits an illness, such as a mosquito in the case of malaria?
What term describes an organism that transmits an illness, such as a mosquito in the case of malaria?
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Which stage of the Plasmodium life cycle occurs in both the human liver and blood?
Which stage of the Plasmodium life cycle occurs in both the human liver and blood?
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Why is it difficult to culture protozoans and MCAPs in the laboratory?
Why is it difficult to culture protozoans and MCAPs in the laboratory?
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Which of these is NOT a common use for culturing microbes?
Which of these is NOT a common use for culturing microbes?
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In the life cycle of MCAPs, what is a common requirement beyond a single host?
In the life cycle of MCAPs, what is a common requirement beyond a single host?
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What is the key characteristic of mold spores that allows them to be easily dispersed?
What is the key characteristic of mold spores that allows them to be easily dispersed?
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How are protozoans and MCAPs usually identified in a clinical setting?
How are protozoans and MCAPs usually identified in a clinical setting?
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What does culture media typically provide for the growth of microbes?
What does culture media typically provide for the growth of microbes?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Three Domain System and the Six Kingdom system in biological classification?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Three Domain System and the Six Kingdom system in biological classification?
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Considering the information provided, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the roles of viruses and bacteria in human disease worldwide?
Considering the information provided, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the roles of viruses and bacteria in human disease worldwide?
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If a newly identified microbe is determined to be a multicellular organism with complex organ systems, and is confirmed to be a parasite, to which of the following groups would it most likely belong?
If a newly identified microbe is determined to be a multicellular organism with complex organ systems, and is confirmed to be a parasite, to which of the following groups would it most likely belong?
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What characteristic of the microbes mentioned in this text is most important for their classification into different domains and kingdoms?
What characteristic of the microbes mentioned in this text is most important for their classification into different domains and kingdoms?
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Which of the following is a requirement for the proper naming of a microbe in accordance with the provided text?
Which of the following is a requirement for the proper naming of a microbe in accordance with the provided text?
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Which of the following cellular components is present in both bacteria and fungi?
Which of the following cellular components is present in both bacteria and fungi?
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What is a significant difference in the method of reproduction between bacteria and fungi?
What is a significant difference in the method of reproduction between bacteria and fungi?
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In the context of cellular structure, what characteristic is unique to eukaryotic cells, including both protozoans and fungi, compared to prokaryotic cells?
In the context of cellular structure, what characteristic is unique to eukaryotic cells, including both protozoans and fungi, compared to prokaryotic cells?
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What is a fundamental distinction between the reproduction of viruses and bacteria?
What is a fundamental distinction between the reproduction of viruses and bacteria?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between MCAPs and protozoans regarding their cellular structure and classification?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between MCAPs and protozoans regarding their cellular structure and classification?
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Considering the historical timeline presented, which advancement regarding vaccines was developed after the development of a system for naming living organisms?
Considering the historical timeline presented, which advancement regarding vaccines was developed after the development of a system for naming living organisms?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following is a direct application of the advancements made by Robert Koch?
Based on the information provided, which of the following is a direct application of the advancements made by Robert Koch?
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What is the most significant limitation of the compound light microscope described that prevents it from observing the structural details of a virus?
What is the most significant limitation of the compound light microscope described that prevents it from observing the structural details of a virus?
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According to the information, what is the fundamental difference in the composition of the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) and the human adenovirus 5?
According to the information, what is the fundamental difference in the composition of the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) and the human adenovirus 5?
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Considering the descriptions of both the compound light microscope (CLM) and the transmission electron microscope (TEM), what is the key difference in their applications within microbiology?
Considering the descriptions of both the compound light microscope (CLM) and the transmission electron microscope (TEM), what is the key difference in their applications within microbiology?
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Bacterial DNA is located in direct contact with the:
Bacterial DNA is located in direct contact with the:
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Which of the following correctly identifies the cell type of fungi?
Which of the following correctly identifies the cell type of fungi?
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Which of these describes how animal viruses are taken in by cells?
Which of these describes how animal viruses are taken in by cells?
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Which of the following is a unique characteristic of eukaryotic cells, but not prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a unique characteristic of eukaryotic cells, but not prokaryotic cells?
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What is the term for the division process used by bacteria for reproduction?
What is the term for the division process used by bacteria for reproduction?
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What is the primary basis for grouping living organisms in the Three Domain System?
What is the primary basis for grouping living organisms in the Three Domain System?
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According to the content, what is the correct format for writing the scientific name of an organism?
According to the content, what is the correct format for writing the scientific name of an organism?
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In which regions are protozoan and helminthic diseases more prevalent, according to the provided text?
In which regions are protozoan and helminthic diseases more prevalent, according to the provided text?
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What distinguishes viruses from the other mentioned groups of microbes?
What distinguishes viruses from the other mentioned groups of microbes?
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According to the provided text, whose observation of cells marked an early milestone in microbiology?
According to the provided text, whose observation of cells marked an early milestone in microbiology?
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What is the primary method of reproduction for molds?
What is the primary method of reproduction for molds?
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Which of the following describes the role of a vector in the context of disease transmission?
Which of the following describes the role of a vector in the context of disease transmission?
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What is the key function of the cyst in the life cycle of Entamoeba?
What is the key function of the cyst in the life cycle of Entamoeba?
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What is a typical characteristic of the life cycle of MCAPs (helminths)?
What is a typical characteristic of the life cycle of MCAPs (helminths)?
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Why is it difficult to culture protozoans and MCAPs in a laboratory setting?
Why is it difficult to culture protozoans and MCAPs in a laboratory setting?
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Which characteristic is shared by both protozoans and fungi, according to the provided information?
Which characteristic is shared by both protozoans and fungi, according to the provided information?
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What distinguishes the DNA of bacteria from that of fungi?
What distinguishes the DNA of bacteria from that of fungi?
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Which of the following describes the process of virus reproduction?
Which of the following describes the process of virus reproduction?
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What is the primary method by which most disease-causing bacteria multiply?
What is the primary method by which most disease-causing bacteria multiply?
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From the content, what is true about the reproductive characteristics of both bacteria and fungi?
From the content, what is true about the reproductive characteristics of both bacteria and fungi?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the 'Three Domain System' and the 'Six Kingdom System' mentioned in the content?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the 'Three Domain System' and the 'Six Kingdom System' mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following is the correct order of a scientific name, and the type of name?
Which of the following is the correct order of a scientific name, and the type of name?
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Based on the provided text, what is the primary reason for the higher prevalence of protozoan and helminthic diseases in developing nations as opposed to developed nations?
Based on the provided text, what is the primary reason for the higher prevalence of protozoan and helminthic diseases in developing nations as opposed to developed nations?
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According to the introduction to microbiology, which of the following statements best reflects the nature of viruses?
According to the introduction to microbiology, which of the following statements best reflects the nature of viruses?
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Considering the medically important microbes listed, what is a common characteristic of bacteria, fungi, and protozoans that differentiates them from viruses?
Considering the medically important microbes listed, what is a common characteristic of bacteria, fungi, and protozoans that differentiates them from viruses?
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What primary role do animal or plant 'extracts' play in the culturing of microbes?
What primary role do animal or plant 'extracts' play in the culturing of microbes?
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How do encysted amoebas of Entamoeba resist digestion and ensure survival in humans?
How do encysted amoebas of Entamoeba resist digestion and ensure survival in humans?
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Why is direct observation often the preferred method for identifying protozoans and MCAPs, as opposed to culturing them?
Why is direct observation often the preferred method for identifying protozoans and MCAPs, as opposed to culturing them?
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Unlike yeasts, how do molds reproduce?
Unlike yeasts, how do molds reproduce?
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Which of the following best describes the life cycle of Plasmodium, the protozoan that causes malaria, with respect to human and mosquito interaction?
Which of the following best describes the life cycle of Plasmodium, the protozoan that causes malaria, with respect to human and mosquito interaction?
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Study Notes
Microbiology Overview
- Microorganisms are a vast and diverse group, many beneficial, many causing human disease.
- Five medically important microbes are: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and MCAPs (multicellular animal parasites, also known as helminths).
- Most diseases in developed countries are caused by either bacteria or viruses, while developing countries often have more protozoan and helminthic diseases due to sanitation levels.
- The vast majority of microbes are actually beneficial.
- The five groups of medically important microbes are viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and multicellular animal parasites.
- The diseases caused in different parts of the world can vary due to the level of sanitation in that region.
Three Domains vs. Six Kingdoms
- Biologists organize living things based on fundamental characteristics into groups.
- The three-domain system is a widely used method for classification, while the six-kingdom system is often easier to use.
- Viruses are non-living entities, with no kingdom.
- The three domains are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
- The six kingdoms are Bacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
- The five medically important microbes, namely viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and MCAPs, are categorized into their respective domains and kingdoms within this system.
Scientific Names
- All living things have a two-part scientific name (e.g., Homo sapiens).
- The first part is the genus name, and the second is the specific epithet.
History of Microbiology
- Early History: Robert Hooke saw cells in 1665; Anton van Leeuwenhoek saw microbes in 1673. Carolus Linnaeus developed a system for naming organisms in 1735. Edward Jenner developed and used a smallpox vaccine in 1798.
- Mid 1800s: Louis Pasteur disproved spontaneous generation, created vaccines, and developed aseptic techniques. Robert Koch developed germ theory and advanced techniques for culturing microbial organisms.
- Newer History: In the 1930s, scientists discovered penicillin, described the structure of viruses, and invented the transmission electron microscope. Watson and Crick discovered DNA structure in 1950. This later led to the development of the Sabin polio vaccine (1960) and HIV identification in 1985.
Light and Electron Microscopes
- Compound light microscopes (CLMs) are common in biology labs for viewing bacteria, blood, and other samples. They magnify images up to 1000x.
- Transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) are research tools used to view viruses, ribosomes, and other extremely small things at magnifications reaching 10,000,000x.
Viruses and Virus Structure
- Viruses are acellular, non-living entities too small to see with a light microscope (submicroscopic).
- Viruses consist of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protective shell.
- They cannot reproduce on their own, replicating only inside host cells.
- Example viruses include rabies, smallpox, and influenza.
Bacteria and Bacterial Structure
- Bacteria are cellular, living entities.
- Most bacteria can reproduce on their own, by binary fission.
- Bacterial cells are prokaryotic, lacking membrane-bound organelles.
- Bacteria possess a cell wall, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, DNA, and RNA.
- Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throat) and Escherichia coli are examples of bacteria.
Fungi
- Fungi are made of eukaryotic cells (eukaryotes).
- Some fungi (yeasts) are unicellular, while others (molds) are multicellular.
- Fungi cause relatively few animal diseases, including ringworm, diaper rash, and athlete's foot.
- Candida albicans is a yeast causing candidiasis (a common fungal infection).
Protozoans
- Protozoans are eukaryotic, unicellular organisms.
- Most are "animal-like," moving around and ingesting food.
- Disease-causing protozoans are called parasites.
- Malaria, sleeping sickness, and amoebic dysentery are caused by protozoans.
MCAPs (Helminths)
- MCAPs are multicellular, eukaryotic animals.
- MCAPs are often parasitic, and some of them are microscopic.
- Tapeworms, roundworms, and flukes are examples of MCAPs.
Bacterial Reproduction
- Nearly all bacteria reproduce on their own, through binary fission.
- Cells simply divide—doubling in number.
- This process requires a suitable environment with sufficient nutrients and other factors, to function correctly.
Fungal Reproduction
- Fungi reproduce on their own, with requirements such as suitable conditions (food, water, and temperature).
- Yeasts reproduce by budding or cell division.
- Molds reproduce using spores that can resist drying out.
Protozoan Reproduction
- Protozoans are usually unable to reproduce outside their host organisms.
- They require a host to provide the necessary environment.
- Protozoans often have complex life cycles with multiple stages or forms.
Plasmodium
- Plasmodium is the protozoan that causes malaria.
- Its life cycle requires a mosquito vector for transmission.
- The stages of the Plasmodium Life cycle include sporozoites, merozoites, and gametocytes. The resulting symptoms are a consequence of the infection and spreading stages.
Entamoeba
- Entamoeba is a protozoan that causes amoebic dysentery.
- It replicates in the human large intestine via stages or forms, and the formed cysts provide protection in the environment.
- Infections are often transmitted via contaminated food or water.
MCAP Reproduction
- MCAPs (helminths) can reproduce on their own, but often require a living host for suitable conditions.
- MCAPs frequently have complex life cycles requiring two or more hosts.
Culturing Microbes in the Lab
- Culturing involves growing microbes for various reasons, including research, diagnostics, vaccine production, food production, drug production, and chemical synthesis.
- Cultures are grown using culture media, typically derived from plant or animal extracts, which provide nutrients.
Identifying Protozoans and MCAPs
- Identifying protozoans and MCAPs in a lab context involves observing the sample directly using microscopy; their growth is closely linked to the host environment.
Culturing Viruses
- Viruses need living cells to reproduce.
- Lab cultures are grown using live laboratory animals, embryonated eggs, or cell cultures.
- Infected cells under investigation will display different features compared to healthy cells; these differences assist in identification.
Normal Microbiota
- Normal microbiota (microbiome) refers to microbes (mostly bacteria, and some yeasts) that colonize the body.
- The presence of normal microbiota is essential and helpful to human health; it can cause disease in the wrong location.
Microbial Antagonism
- Normal microbiota prevents harmful microbes from growing by outcompeting them for resources, altering the environment, and producing toxins (bacteriocins).
Opportunistic Pathogens
- Opportunistic pathogens are normally harmless microbes that cause disease under specific circumstances.
- For example, these microbes require "help" from pre-existing conditions or factors, such as a wound, cuts or weakened immune system, to cause disease.
Koch's Postulates
- Koch's postulates are a set of rules used to determine whether a particular microbe causes a specific disease.
- The postulates include confirming the presence of the microbe in all disease cases, isolating it to grow pure cultures, confirming disease presence in lab animals when introduced with the microbe and then re-isolating the microbe from the lab animal that developed the associated disease.
Epidemiology
- Epidemiology is the study of when and where diseases occur and how they spread.
- Epidemiology includes studying the etiology (cause) of disease, transmission dynamics, and incidence (number of cases).
- The main goal of epidemiology is to prevent and/or control diseases.
Spread of Infection
- Reservoirs are the source of pathogens, including humans, animals, and non-living things.
- Transmission means the movement of pathogens, either directly (person-to-person) or indirectly (via fomites, vehicles, or vectors).
Disease Transmission
- Disease transmission can occur via direct contact (e.g., touching), indirect contact (e.g., fomites), or through vehicles (e.g., contaminated water).
- Approximately 85% of illnesses are transmitted via these three methods.
- Disease transmission can also occur through vector interactions, such as mosquitoes, or ticks. Vectors are living things that transmit microbes from one host to another, thereby distributing the diseases.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of microbiology, including microbial classification, scientific naming, and the characteristics of pathogens. This quiz covers essential questions about medically important microbes, the work of historical scientists, and current understandings of diseases in various regions.
