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Which of these organisms is NOT classified as a microorganism?

  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Archaea
  • Eukarya (correct)
  • Bacteria do not cause human disease.

    False

    What is the primary reason bacteria must be stained to be visible under a light microscope?

    Their small size and relative transparency.

    The classification of bacteria by shape and structure is known as _____

    <p>morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a gram stain?

    <p>Crystal violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one bacterium that causes syphilis.

    <p>Treponema pallidum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Bacilli?

    <p>Cylindrical and rod-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following bacteria with the diseases they cause:

    <p>Neisseria gonorrhea = Gonorrhea Salmonella typhosa = Typhoid fever Clostridium tetani = Tetanus Vibrio cholerae = Cholera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT used in the classification of bacteria?

    <p>Behavioral characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Viruses can replicate without the assistance of a host cell.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Microbiology

    • The study of different organisms including:
      • Archaea
      • Bacteria
      • Protozoa
      • Algae
      • Fungi
      • Acellular entities

    Domains of Living Organisms

    • Eukarya: Includes all members of the living world except prokaryotes. This domain comprises algae, fungi, and protozoa.

    • Bacteria:

      • Unicellular organisms, generally smaller than eukaryotic organisms.
      • Diverse in cell shape, motility, metabolism, and oxygen requirements.
      • Most bacteria are not harmful to humans, but many diseases are caused by bacteria.
    • Archaea:

      • Similar in shape, size, and appearance to bacteria.
      • Biochemically distinct from bacteria.
      • Thrive in extreme environments characterized by high heat, cold, pH, or salt concentration.

    Medically Significant Entities

    • Viruses:

      • Lack many characteristics of living cells.
      • Unable to replicate independently and require host cell biosynthetic processes.
    • Prions:

      • Infectious agents composed solely of proteins.

    Domain Bacteria

    • Organisms are grouped and named based on:
      • Morphologic characteristics
      • Biochemical characteristics
    • The binomial Linnaean system is used for naming bacteria with genus and species:
      • Staphylococcus aureus
      • Escherichia coli O157:H7

    Morphology

    • Study of bacteria's shape and structure.

    • Colony morphology: Based on the size, color, shape, and texture of colonies grown on an agar plate.

    • Microscopic morphology: Examines bacteria based on cell size, shape, and arrangement.

    Colony Characteristics

    • Size: Colonies vary from pinpoint (less than 1 mm) to as large as 5-10 mm in diameter.

      • Only well-separated colonies should be measured as crowding can affect size.
    • Margin: The periphery of the colonies can exhibit different characteristics:

      • Entire: Rounded projections
      • Notched
      • Threadlike
      • Filamentous
      • Serrated
      • Lobate
    • Surface texture: The surface can be:

      • Smooth: Shiny, glistening
      • Rough: Dull, granular
      • Mucoid: Slimmy or gummy
      • Wrinkled
      • Concentric
      • Contoured
      • The surface texture can indicate virulence.
    • Elevation:

      • Flat
      • Raised
      • Convex
    • Consistency: Determined by touching the colony with a transfer needle

      • Butyrous: Butterlike
      • Viscous
      • Stringy
      • Rubbery
      • Dry
      • Brittle
      • Powdery
    • Optical features:

      • Transparent
      • Translucent
      • Opaque
    • Pigmentation: Some bacterial species produce pigmented colonies.

      • Examples:
        • Serratia marcescens: Red
        • Staphylococcus aureus: Gold
        • Micrococcus luteus: Yellow
        • Bacteroides melaninogenicus: Black
        • Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Blue green

    Bacterial Shape and Arrangement

    • Cocci: Spherical cells

      • Chains: Streptococcus species
      • Pairs/Diplococci: Neisseria gonorrhea
      • Clusters: Staphylococcus species
    • Bacilli: Cylindrical and rod-shaped organisms

      • Pseudomonads
      • Escherichia
    • Coccobacilli: Short, rounded rods

      • Haemophilus
    • Spirochetes and Spirilla: Helical, corkscrew-shaped organisms

      • Treponema pallidum
    • Vibrios: Comma-shaped rods

      • Vibrio cholerae
    • Pleomorphic organisms: Exist in varied forms

      • Legionella
      • Corynebacterium

    Examples of Medically Important Bacteria

    • BACTERIA | DISEASE |
    • Treponema pallidum | Syphilis|
    • Neisseria gonorrhea | Gonorrhea|
    • Salmonella typhosa | Typhoid fever |
    • Vibrio cholerae | Cholera |
    • Yersinia pestis | Bubonic plague |
    • Staphylococcus aureus | Boils |
    • Clostridium tetani | Tetanus |
    • Clostridium botulinum | Botulism |
    • Legionella pneumophila | Legionnaire's disease |

    Stains

    • Bacteria are stained to improve visibility under a light microscope due to their small size and transparency.
    • Staining characteristics are helpful in classification.
    • Main types of staining reactions:
      • Simple stain
      • Gram stain
      • Acid-fast stain
      • Endospore stain
      • Capsule stain

    Simple Stain

    • Single stain is used to color the cells.
    • Examples:
      • Methylene blue
      • Basic fuchsin
      • Crystal violet
      • Safranin

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