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Explain the term 'Opportunistic pathogen' in microbiology.

Microbes that cause disease in a weakened host.

What is the difference between 'Normal Flora' and 'Pathogens'?

Normal Flora are microorganisms present on the body without causing disease, while Pathogens bring disease to their host.

Define Taxonomy in microbiology.

Branch that classifies all living things.

Explain the significance of 'Aseptic techniques' in microbiology.

<p>Aseptic techniques are essential to prevent contamination and ensure accurate results in microbiological experiments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between 'Complex' and 'Single-celled' organisms in microbiology.

<p>Complex organisms have a nucleus (Eukaryotes), while Single-celled organisms like bacteria and archaea do not have a nucleus (Prokaryotes).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'Cellular' and 'Acellular' refer to in microbiology?

<p>Cellular organisms contain cells, while Acellular organisms like viruses and prions do not contain cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Germ Theory of Disease?

<p>The theory that microorganisms cause diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Cell Theory.

<p>All living things are composed of cells that come from pre-existing cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Golden Age of microbiology and when did it occur?

<p>The Golden Age of microbiology occurred between 1857-1911, characterized by significant discoveries in lab techniques, microbes, diseases, and drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define aseptic technique and explain its significance in laboratory work and healthcare. How was aseptic technique critical to Koch's postulates?

<p>Aseptic technique is a method that prevents contamination, crucial in ensuring accurate test results and preventing infections. Koch realized the importance of aseptic technique in isolating and growing microbes for his postulates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Scientific Method and differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning in scientific scenarios?

<p>The Scientific Method refers to the methods or experiments used by scientists to explain natural phenomena and test hypotheses. Inductive reasoning involves discovering new ideas, while deductive reasoning builds upon existing concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is classifying microbes important? What is the science that deals with the classification of microbes and what is the nomenclature used for classifying microbes?

<p>Classifying microbes is important to distinguish between different types. The science that deals with this classification is microbiology, and the nomenclature includes the genus and species names of bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph Lister contribute to medical microbiology and research?

<p>Proved that microbes cause infections on open wounds. Realized importance of aseptic technique.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Semmelweis contribute to medical microbiology?

<p>Focused on handwashing and childbirth, emphasizing the importance of aseptic techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Louis Pasteur contribute to microbiology?

<p>Developed the Germ theory of Disease, discovered that heating kills bacteria, and developed vaccines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Antony van Leeuwenhoek's contribution to microbiology?

<p>Created the first microscope and was the first to view microbes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Koch's Postulates used for?

<p>To verify Germ theory and establish whether an organism is a pathogen causing a specific disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of immersion oil in microscopy?

<p>Improving and clearing the image, used with the 100x lens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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