Microbiology Quiz - Bacteria and Archaea

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What did Antoni van Leeuwenhoek call the microorganisms he observed?

  • Cells
  • Animalcules (correct)
  • Microbes
  • Protists

Which characteristic do Bacteria and Archaea share?

  • Unicellular organization (correct)
  • Cell walls made of peptidoglycan
  • Presence of a nucleus
  • Eukaryotic cell structure

What is a key distinction between bacterial and archaeal cell walls?

  • Bacterial cell walls are composed of cellulose; those of archaea, of chitin.
  • Bacterial cell walls lack a membrane, while archaeal ones have it.
  • Bacterial cell walls contain peptidoglycan, while archaeal ones do not. (correct)
  • Archaeal cell walls contain peptidoglycan, while bacterial ones do not.

Which scientist developed a system for naming and grouping similar plants and animals?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six categories of microorganisms as identified from Leeuwenhoek's observations?

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Which of the following environments would you expect to find both bacteria and archaea?

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Which of the following best describes the size relationship between bacterial cells and eukaryotic cells?

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What is a common method of reproduction for Bacteria and Archaea?

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What process did Pasteur's experiments directly lead to the development of?

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What field of study did Buchner's experiments directly contribute to the foundation of?

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What is the term for disease-causing agents, as defined by Pasteur's germ theory?

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Which disease did Koch demonstrate to be caused by a specific bacterium?

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Which of the following techniques was NOT developed or refined in Koch's experiments?

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What is the initial step in Koch's postulates for establishing the causative agent of a disease?

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What is the primary purpose of pasteurization, a process developed following Pasteur's experiments?

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What is industrial microbiology primarily concerned with?

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What is the primary purpose of Gram staining in microbiology?

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Which of the following individuals is credited with pioneering antiseptic surgical techniques?

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Who is recognized for their contributions to infection control and epidemiology?

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Edward Jenner's work with vaccines contributed significantly to which field?

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Paul Ehrlich is known for his work developing 'magic bullets,' contributing to which field?

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Which of the following is an application of biochemistry that originated from the study of microbes?

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The work of Kluyver and van Niel, using microbes as model systems, significantly impacted which field?

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What was the crucial observation in Pasteur's swan-necked flask experiment that supported the idea that microbes come from the air?

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Which field explores how genes operate and includes microbial genetics, molecular biology, and recombinant DNA technology?

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Which step of the scientific method involves formulating a testable explanation for an observed phenomenon?

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What could lead to the rejection or modification of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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What economic concern primarily drove wine makers to fund research into fermentation?

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What was a point of contention in the debate over the causes of fermentation?

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What was the main purpose of Pasteur's experiments with swan-necked flasks?

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In the context of the scientific method, what is the relationship between a hypothesis and a theory?

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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What is the primary focus of serology?

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Which field of study is dedicated to understanding the body's defenses against specific pathogens?

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Who are credited with discovering the existence of chemicals and cells within blood that combat infection?

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What is chemotherapy primarily associated with?

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Which of the following best describes the contribution of Alexander Fleming?

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Which of the following best describes the contribution of Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty to the field of genetics?

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What key concept did Beadle and Tatum's work establish regarding the function of genes?

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What is the primary focus of molecular biology as described?

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What was Pauling's proposal regarding the use of gene sequences?

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What significant contribution did Woese and Fox make to the understanding of cellular life?

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What is a primary application of recombinant DNA technology?

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What is the main goal of gene therapy?

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What is the process of bioremediation?

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Flashcards

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

A pioneer in microscopy who first observed microorganisms.

Microorganisms

Tiny living organisms, visible only under a microscope, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and more.

Taxonomic system

A classification system for naming and grouping organisms, developed by Carolus Linnaeus.

Six categories of microorganisms

Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Protozoa, Algae, and Small multicellular animals.

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Bacteria and Archaea

Unicellular organisms that lack nuclei, smaller than eukaryotes, and reproduce asexually.

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Peptidoglycan

A component found in the cell walls of bacteria, providing structural support.

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Archaeal cell walls

Composed of polymers instead of peptidoglycan, setting them apart from bacteria.

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Unicellular

Organisms consisting of a single cell, including bacteria and archaea.

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Pasteur's Swan-Necked Flask Experiment

Experiments showing that no microbial growth occurs in upright flasks, but growth occurs when tilted.

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Result of Tilting Flask

Tilting the swan-necked flask allows dust and microbes to enter, leading to cloudy infusion.

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Spontaneous Generation

The belief that life can arise from non-living matter, debunked by Pasteur's work.

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Scientific Method Steps

  1. Observation 2. Question 3. Hypothesis 4. Experiment 5. Results.
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Fermentation Cause Debate

Controversy over whether air or living organisms cause fermentation.

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Pasteur's Fermentation Experiments

Series of experiments by Pasteur determining that living organisms, not air, cause fermentation.

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Hypothesis Testing

A key part of the scientific method where hypotheses are proven or disproven through experiments.

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Accepted Hypothesis

A hypothesis that withstands testing and leads to theories or laws.

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Pasteurization

Process of heating liquids to kill most bacteria.

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Industrial microbiology

Field using microbes intentionally for manufacturing products.

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Fermentation

Process where microorganisms convert sugars into alcohol or acids.

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Buchner’s experiments

Demonstrated that fermentation doesn’t require living cells; enzymes promote reactions.

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Germ theory of disease

Theory that specific diseases are caused by specific germs called pathogens.

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Koch's Postulates

Four criteria to establish a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease.

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Causative agents of disease

Microorganisms responsible for causing disease, studied by Robert Koch.

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Techniques in microbiology

Methods such as staining and culturing to study bacteria and their behaviors.

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Gram Stain

A technique used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure.

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Semmelweis

Scientist known for introducing handwashing to reduce infection rates.

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Lister's Technique

Antiseptic method to prevent infection during surgeries.

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Epidemiology

The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled in populations.

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Edward Jenner

Developed the first vaccine, pioneering the field of immunology.

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Biochemistry

The study of the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.

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Recombinant DNA Technology

Technique to combine DNA from different organisms, used in genetics.

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Serology

The study of blood serum and its components.

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Immunology

The study of how the body defends itself against pathogens.

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Chemotherapy

Use of chemicals to treat infections, including penicillin and sulfa drugs.

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Swan-necked flask experiment

Demonstrated that microorganisms are present in the air and can contaminate substances.

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Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty

Scientists who discovered that genes are contained in DNA molecules.

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Beadle and Tatum

Researchers who showed a gene's activity relates to protein function.

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Gene expression control

Methods that cells use to regulate the activity of genes.

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Woese and Fox

Scientists who categorized cells into bacteria, archaea, or eukaryotes.

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Gene therapy

Inserting or repairing genes in humans to treat diseases.

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Bioremediation

Using living organisms to detoxify polluted environments.

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Causation of disease

The role of microorganisms in causing illnesses.

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Study Notes

Microbiology History

  • Microbiology, the study of microorganisms, has a rich history.
  • Early pioneers, like Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, used simple microscopes to observe and describe microorganisms.
  • These early observations led to the development of a taxonomic system for classifying organisms, developed by Carolus Linnaeus.

Classifying Microbes

  • Microorganisms, a diverse group, can be categorized into several types:
    • Bacteria
    • Archaea
    • Fungi
    • Protozoa
    • Algae
    • Small multicellular animals
  • Bacteria and Archaea are prokaryotes (lacking a nucleus).
  • Fungi are eukaryotes (possessing a nucleus).
  • Protozoa are eukaryotes, similar to animals in their needs, reproduction, and movement.
  • Algae are unicellular or multicellular and photosynthetic.

The Golden Age of Microbiology

  • Scientists during this period sought answers to questions about spontaneous generation, fermentation, and disease.
  • Francesco Redi, criticized the theory of spontaneous generation performing a critical experiment, demonstrating that living things do not arise from nonliving matter.
  • Louis Pasteur's swan-necked flask experiments further undermined the idea of spontaneous generation.
  • Scientists began to focus on the concept of microbes as the cause of fermentation reactions. (the link to spontaneous generation).

Koch's Postulates

  • Robert Koch's postulates are a set of criteria used to establish a causal link between a microorganism and a specific disease.
  • Koch's experiments demonstrated a causative link between microorganisms and human diseases with great precision. This included techniques like staining and the process of identifying bacterial colonies on solid surfaces.
  • Koch's experiments helped to develop, and validate the importance of, methods for identifying and isolating bacteria.

Microbes and Disease

  • Pasteur's germ theory of disease states that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases. (the importance of microorganisms as agents of disease).
  • Some diseases, as a result, are caused by specific microorganisms called pathogens.
  • This discovery expanded the scope of microbiology in medicine, and greatly advanced the way that scientists understood the nature of disease.

Preventing Infection and Disease

  • Scientists and physicians began to develop techniques and tools to reduce, and eliminate the risks of microbial infection.
  • Figures like Ignaz Semmelweis recognized the role of handwashing and hygiene practices to control outbreaks, and the role of hygiene in improving health.
  • The work of scientific figures like Florence Nightingale, further informed the field through an epidemiological approach and improved nursing practices and hygiene, demonstrating a substantial understanding of the role of infection control in disease transmission.

Modern Microbiology

  • Modern microbiology encompasses a wide range of disciplines.
  • Developments in areas such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetic engineering have revolutionized the field.
  • Recombinant DNA technology has led to practical applications, including the production of pharmaceuticals and therapeutic agents.
  • Advancements in microbial genetics and molecular biology have allowed for more exact diagnostic methods and treatment of disease.
  • Bioremediation utilizes microbes to clean up pollutants, highlighting the environmental importance of microorganisms.

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