Microbiology Definitions Quiz

Microbes that cause disease in a weakened host.

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

Branch that classifies all living things.

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

<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

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

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

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

<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

<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

<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

<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

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

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

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

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

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

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