Microbiology Matching Quiz

Bacteria = Prokaryotic, unicellular organisms, commonly found in diverse environments Archaea = Prokaryotic, unicellular organisms, thriving in extreme environments Algae = Eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms, often found in aquatic environments Fungi = Eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular organisms, known for their role in decomposition

Direct Contact = Kissing Indirect Contact = Sharing a contaminated drinking cup Droplet Transmission = Sneezing Airborne Transmission = Dust particles carrying fungal spores

S. epidermidis = Normal flora E. coli = Normal flora Bacillus Laterosporus = Transient flora Candida = Normal flora

<p>Measles = Direct Contact Giardiasis = Waterborne Hepatitis A = Foodborne Malaria = Vector Transmission (Biological)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food production = Yogurt Treatment of water supplies = Chlorination Pharmaceutical agents = Penicillin Bioremediation = Oil spill cleanup</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biological Vector = Mosquito carrying malaria Mechanical Vector = Fly carrying bacteria on its feet Fomite = Used tissue Droplet = Sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mitochondria = Production of ATP Ribosomes = Protein synthesis Endoplasmic reticulum = Lipid and protein synthesis, transport Golgi apparatus = Packaging and shipping of cellular products</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intact skin and mucous membranes = Physical barriers against pathogens Fluids like tears, saliva, and urine = Flushing pathogens out of the body Complements = Group of proteins that activate inflammation and phagocytosis Interferons = Chemical substances that protect uninfected cells from viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neutrophils = Small granular leukocytes Monocytes (macrophages) = Large agranular leukocytes Kupffer cells = Macrophages in the liver Phagocytes = Cells that engulf and destroy pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Redness = Increased blood flow to the area Hotness = Elevated temperature due to increased blood flow Swelling = Accumulation of fluid in the affected area Pain = Stimulation of nerve endings by inflammatory mediators</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cell-mediated immunity = Viruses and fungi Antibody-mediated immunity (humoral) = Bacteria T-cells = Cell-mediated immunity B-cells = Antibody-mediated immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Killer T-cells = Destroy infected cells Memory T-cells = Remember antigens for faster responses upon re-exposure Helper T-cells = Activate B-cells and other immune cells T-cells = Primary mediators of cell-mediated immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virulence = Degree of pathogenicity or disease-provoking power of a microbe Pathogenicity = Ability of a microbe to cause disease Susceptibility = Lack of resistance to disease Resistance = Ability to ward off disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resident flora = Normal flora present throughout life Transient flora = Normal flora present temporarily Opportunistic pathogens = Normal flora that can cause disease under certain conditions Normal flora = Microorganisms found inhabiting the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changes in environmental conditions can lead to spore form changing into vegetative form = Germination Spore form can survive adverse conditions = Dormancy Vegetative form is the active form of life = Active growth Spores are resistant structures that allow survival in harsh conditions = Resistant form</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microorganisms that remain temporarily on or in the body.

Microbes normally present in the body that protect against disease.

Spread of pathogens through direct or indirect physical contact.

Infection spread via respiratory droplets over short distances.

Spread of pathogens through living organisms, usually animals.

The study of organisms too small to be seen without magnification.

Tiny organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more.

Unicellular organisms with no true nucleus (e.g. bacteria).

Organisms with a mature nucleus; can be unicellular or multicellular.

The formal system of organizing, classifying, and naming organisms.

Process by which some bacteria form spores in unfavorable conditions.

Noncellular entities that consist of nucleic acid surrounded by protein.

Infectious proteins that lack nucleic acid and can cause diseases.

The process where spores turn into vegetative form when conditions improve.

Organelles known as the power site of the cell, producing ATP.

Granules of RNA that synthesize proteins, found free or attached to ER.

Network of membranes involved in lipid (smooth) and protein (rough) synthesis.

Flat sacs responsible for packaging and shipping molecules within the cell.

Sacs containing digestive enzymes that break down waste in the cell.

Process where cells (phagocytes) engulf and digest foreign materials.

A nonspecific defense mechanism responding to tissue damage, shown by redness and swelling.

Immunity primarily from T-cells targeting viruses and fungi.

Immunity primarily from B-cells, mainly against bacteria by producing antibodies.