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Aqueducts were created to bring clean water into early civilizations.
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Antony van Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of microbiology for being the first to view microbes under a lens.
True
Robert Koch was pivotal in disproving the germ theory of disease.
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Carolus Linnaeus is famous for developing a system to classify living organisms known as binomial nomenclature.
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The attenuation principle helps to increase the danger of pathogens.
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There are currently four kingdoms recognized in modern taxonomy.
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Ernst Haekel proposed that there are three domains of life.
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The phylogenetic tree is often referred to as 'the tree of life' based on the relationships between organisms.
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Life can spontaneously form from non-living matter.
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Robert Hooke discovered cells while observing cork under a microscope.
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Koch's postulates state that a microbe must be present in every healthy case.
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Prokaryotes store DNA in multiple linear chromosomes within a nucleus.
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Florence Nightingale used statistics to demonstrate preventable causes of death.
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John Snow identified the source of the cholera outbreak by mapping cases to a contaminated food source.
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Eukaryotes have structures such as mitochondria and chloroplasts that are unique to them.
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The modern focus of germ theory includes studying antibody resistance and new diseases.
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Peptidoglycan is composed of N-acetylglucosamine (NA) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) monomers.
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Gram positive bacteria have an outer membrane that contains lipopolysaccharides (LPS).
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Endospores are highly resistant structures produced by bacteria under favorable conditions.
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The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a static structure.
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Cofactors are organic molecules derived from vitamins that assist enzymes.
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Catabolic reactions involve the assembly of smaller molecules into larger ones.
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Porins in Gram negative bacteria allow selective permeability for nutrients.
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Enzymes act as catalysts by binding substrates to their active site to speed up chemical reactions.
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Eukaryotic flagella have a simpler structure than prokaryotic flagella.
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Binary fission is a common reproductive method for bacteria.
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A well-organized and tightly attached glycocalyx is termed a slime layer.
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Peritrichous flagella are located all around the bacterial cell.
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Spirochetes are a type of bacteria that possess endoflagella.
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Gram-negative flagella have a single membrane and one set of rings.
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Fimbriae are primarily used for bacterial motility.
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The primary function of the cell wall in bacteria is to help them change shape.
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The active site of an enzyme is where the substrate binds.
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Competitive inhibition occurs when an enzyme's substrate binds outside the active site.
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Glycolysis converts glucose into two pyruvate molecules.
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Anaerobic respiration uses oxygen as the final electron acceptor.
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In the energy investment phase of glycolysis, glucose is phosphorylated using 2 ATP molecules.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Microorganisms
- Microorganisms are organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Early Civilizations and Disease
- Aqueducts were constructed to manage sewage and reduce disease.
- Hippocrates emphasized natural causes of disease.
- Thucydides promoted evidence-based analysis of health events.
- Varro suggested that unseen entities (microorganisms) could cause sickness.
Contributions to Microscopy
- Zacharias Janssen invented the first simple microscope.
- Robert Hooke enhanced microscopes with improved features.
- Antony van Leeuwenhoek, known as the "Father of Microbiology," was the first to observe microbes.
Golden Age of Microbiology
- Louis Pasteur established germ theory, disproved spontaneous generation, and created vaccines, notably for rabies.
- Robert Koch identified pathogens responsible for diseases like cholera and anthrax.
- The attenuation principle helped reduce pathogen risks in vaccines.
Taxonomy and Classification
- Taxonomy is the science of classifying living organisms.
- Carolus Linnaeus created the binomial nomenclature system.
- Ernst Haeckel added a fourth kingdom, protista, to taxonomy.
- Robert Whittaker proposed a five-kingdom system, including fungi.
- Carl Woese categorized life into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
Phylogenetic Trees and Kingdoms
- Phylogenetic trees visualize relationships among organisms.
- Six current kingdoms: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, Bacteria.
- Three main domains: Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.
- Taxonomic ranks include: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
Cell Theory and Germ Theory
- Cell theory states that all cells originate from pre-existing cells.
- Robert Hooke discovered cells while examining cork.
- Germ theory posits that microbial infections can lead to diseases.
Key Figures in Epidemiology
- Ignaz Semmelweis discovered that handwashing reduced childbirth mortality rates.
- John Snow traced a cholera outbreak to a contaminated water source.
- Joseph Lister advocated for using carbolic acid to minimize postoperative infections.
- Florence Nightingale utilized statistics to highlight infection-related deaths.
Koch's Postulates
- Four criteria to establish a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease:
- Microbe must be present in all affected individuals.
- Microbe must be isolated and cultured.
- Microbe must cause disease when introduced to a healthy host.
- Microbe must be re-isolated from the new host.
Exceptions to Koch's Postulates
- Some pathogens are not consistently isolated outside the host.
- Certain pathogens cause multiple diseases.
- Some pathogens may affect only specific hosts.
Bacterial Structures
- Eukaryotes and prokaryotes share plasma membranes, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and DNA.
- Prokaryotes possess circular DNA and simpler structures, while eukaryotes have linear DNA and complex organelles.
- Cytoplasm refers to the entire cell content, while cytosol is the fluid component.
Bacterial Reproduction and Morphology
- Bacteria primarily reproduce via binary fission.
- Pleomorphic bacteria exhibit variability in size and shape.
- Various arrangements of bacteria include diplo (pairs), strepto (chains), and staphylo (clusters).
Glycocalyx Functionality
- Glycocalyx is a gelatinous layer surrounding some bacteria, aiding in nutrient trapping, surface attachment, and evading immune response.
- Two forms: Capsule (organized, tightly attached) and Slime layer (less organized, loosely attached).
Flagella and Movement
- Flagella facilitate bacterial mobility; arrangements include monotrichous (one), lophotrichous (cluster), and peritrichous (all around).
- Bacteria with endoflagella (e.g., spirochetes) exhibit unique motility patterns.
- Movement varies under stimulus: more systematic runs in the presence of attractants versus random tumbling without them.
Bacterial Cell Walls
- Bacterial cell walls maintain cell shape and prevent bursting.
- Peptidoglycan is the key component, composed of N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM).
- Gram-positive walls are thicker and contain teichoic acids; Gram-negative walls are thinner and have an outer membrane with lipopolysaccharides (LPS).
Endotoxins and Virulency
- Lipid A, a component of LPS, acts as an endotoxin causing significant immune responses.
- Porins in Gram-negative bacteria serve as selective barriers affecting virulence.
Fluid Mosaic Model and Cell Membrane
- The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as a dynamic and flexible phospholipid bilayer with interspersed proteins.
- Phospholipids possess hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails, creating a semipermeable barrier.
Endospores
- Endospores are resilient, dormant structures produced under adverse conditions by certain bacteria.
Microbial Metabolism
- Metabolism encompasses all cellular chemical reactions, with energy stored as ATP.
- Catabolic reactions break down large molecules to release energy, while anabolic reactions synthesize larger molecules from smaller ones using energy.
Enzymes and Regulation
- Enzymes, as biological catalysts, speed up chemical reactions by binding substrates at active sites.
- Cofactors are inorganic; coenzymes are organic molecules aiding enzyme function.
Glycolysis and Metabolic Pathways
- Glycolysis converts glucose into two pyruvate molecules and comprises two phases: energy investment and energy payoff.
- Major pathways for glucose catabolism include aerobic respiration (using oxygen), anaerobic respiration (alternative electron acceptors), and fermentation (absence of oxygen).
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This quiz covers key concepts from Chapters 1, 3, and 8 in microbiology, focusing on microorganisms and their impact on disease in early civilizations. It includes questions about notable figures like Hippocrates and the historical relationship between sewage and health. Test your understanding of these foundational topics in microbiology.
