Microbiology Chapter 1: Origin & History
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Which characteristic is unique to archaea when compared to other prokaryotes?

  • They are found in extreme environmental conditions. (correct)
  • They can be motile via flagella or cilia.
  • They reproduce through binary fission.
  • They possess a cell wall made of peptidoglycan.

    • What is a primary difference between fungi and protozoa in terms of their cellular structure?

  • Fungi can perform photosynthesis.
  • Fungi have cell walls made of chitin, while protozoa lack cell walls. (correct)
  • Fungi utilize pseudopods for movement, while protozoa use cilia.
  • Fungi are prokaryotic, while protozoa are eukaryotic.

    • Which of the following describes the role of viruses in biological systems?

  • They break down waste materials in the environment.
  • They reproduce within a host cell using the host's machinery. (correct)
  • They are composed of cells containing organelles and a nucleus.
  • They are free-living organisms that can perform photosynthesis.

    • Which scientist is credited with discovering the existence of cells through direct observation using a microscope?

    <p>Robert Hooke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered the primary limitation on the size of a cell?

    <p>The surface area to volume ratio of the cell. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Lazzaro Spallanzani's experiments directly help refute?

    <p>The idea of spontaneous generation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of antibiotics in the treatment of disease?

    <p>They are produced naturally by bacteria and fungi to inhibit other microbes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do vaccines serve in protecting against infectious diseases?

    <p>They induce immunity by exposing the body to harmless forms of the pathogen. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Louis Pasteur's experiments, what is the correct origin of cells?

    <p>Cells arise from other preexisting cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism is characterized by a cell wall made of cellulose?

    <p>Algae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ch.l Origin & History

    • What are microbes?

      • Microscopic organisms only visible with a microscope
      • Examples include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and archaea

    • Are microbes good or bad?

      • Both
      • Some break down waste and provide chemical elements, aid in photosynthesis, and aid in digestion
      • Others cause disease, like HIV and infections

    • Types of microorganisms

      • Bacteria:
        • Single-celled organisms
        • Cell walls made of peptidoglycan
        • Reproduce by binary fission
        • Can use organic chemicals, photosynthesis or inorganic substances
        • Some use flagella for movement
      • Archaea:
        • Prokaryotes
        • Similar to bacteria, but lack peptidoglycan
        • Often live in extreme environments (e.g., methanogens, halophiles, thermophiles)
      • Protozoa:
        • Unicellular eukaryotes
        • Move using pseudopods, cilia, or flagella
        • Exist as free-living organisms or parasites
      • Algae:
        • Photosynthetic eukaryotes
        • Various shapes and sizes
        • Reproduce sexually and asexually
        • Often made of cellulose
      • Fungi:
        • Unicellular or multicellular eukaryotes
        • Cell walls made of chitin
        • Reproduce sexually or asexually
        • Obtain food by absorbing organic material
      • Viruses:
        • Acellular (non-cellular) particles
        • Contain DNA or RNA as genetic material
        • Reproduce only within a host cell
    • Fred Sanger: Developed a method for rapidly sequencing DNA.
    • Florence Nightingale: Linked medical statistics to the impact of disease on soldiers.
    • Robert Hooke: Observed the smallest structures (cells) in cork using a microscope.
    • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek: Invented magnifying lenses, observed bacteria
    • Louis Pasteur: Conducted experiments on spontaneous generation of microorganisms and discovered vaccines
    • Rudolph Virchow: Proposed that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

    Important experiments

    • Francesco Redi's experiment: Disproved spontaneous generation of maggots.

    • John Needham's experiment: Early experiment about spontaneous generation; however, flawed in design.

    • Lazzaro Spallanzani's experiment: Built upon Needham's work with improved design, disproving spontaneous generation in his experiments.

    • How microbes are utilized

      • Autoclaving: High-temperature method used to kill bacteria and other microbes

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