Microbiology Overview and Classification

<p>Nonspecific mechanisms are present at birth, while specific mechanisms develop over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coldness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognizing and destroying specific antigens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remembering specific antigens and mounting a faster immune response upon re-exposure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are capable of independent replication outside of host cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spores are highly resistant to heat, chemicals, and radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Packaging and modifying proteins for transport and secretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To compete with pathogens and prevent disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Droplet Transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Touching a contaminated handkerchief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They remain for an extended period before disappearing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They lack a cellular structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spores are a dormant form of bacteria that can survive harsh conditions and later germinate to form vegetative cells. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Archaea are typically found in extreme environments, while bacteria are not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DNA is located in a nucleoid region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viroids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Prions lack nucleic acids (DNA or RNA), while viruses contain nucleic acids. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Microorganisms that temporarily inhabit the body, lasting hours to months.

Normal flora that cause disease when balance is disrupted.

Pathogen transfer through direct contact between hosts or via fomite.

Pathogen spread through animals, especially insects like mosquitoes.

Infectious agents traveling through the air for more than 1 meter.

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

Tiny living organisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Unicellular organisms with no nucleus, like bacteria.

Organisms with a mature nucleus, includes algae and fungi.

Process by which some bacteria form resistant spores.

The formal classification and naming system for living organisms.

Infectious proteins that can cause diseases, lack nucleic acids.

Using microbes to clean up polluted environments.

The process where spores change to vegetative form when conditions improve.

Organelles that produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Small RNA structures for protein synthesis, found free or on ER.

Network for lipid and protein synthesis, exists in smooth and rough forms.

Flat sacs that package and ship proteins and lipids within the cell.

Organelles containing digestive enzymes to break down waste and pathogens.

The process where cells engulf and digest particles or pathogens.

Body's nonspecific response to injury, marked by swelling, redness, and pain.

Immune response primarily involving T-cells against viruses and fungi.

Immune response involving B-cells and the production of antibodies against bacteria.