Microbiology Techniques and Famous Microbiologists
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What is the weight of the soil or food sample used for microbial isolation?

  • 1g (correct)
  • 2g
  • 0.5g
  • 5g

Which liquid is used to suspend the microbial sample during isolation?

  • Glucose solution
  • Saline solution
  • Distilled water (correct)
  • Ethanol

Which domain of life includes microorganisms like algae, protozoa, and helminths?

  • Archaea
  • Eukarya (correct)
  • Prokaryota
  • Bacteria

Which method is not used for characterization of microbial samples?

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

What characteristic differentiates Archaea from Bacteria?

<p>Genetic composition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a task described in Activity 2.10?

<p>Studying the works of a renowned microbiologist/parasitologist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microorganisms are known to form endospores?

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

Which group of microorganisms derives energy via photosynthesis?

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

Which type of microorganisms have complex cell structures and are mostly motile?

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

Which of these groups does not include human pathogens?

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

Which of the following include multicellular organisms?

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

What term describes the bacterial arrangement of micrococci?

<p>Clusters of cocci (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the field that studies microorganisms?

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

Which cell wall component is associated with gram-negative bacteria?

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

Which component is found in gram-positive bacterial cell walls?

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

Why do health professionals need a foundation in clinical microbiology?

<p>To understand diseases caused by microorganisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common topic of study in microbiology?

<p>Subfields of microbiology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of worms are multicellular and parasitic?

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

Why are helminths included in the field of microbiology?

<p>Because their eggs and larvae are often microscopic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of microorganisms require a host to reproduce?

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Which of the following is present in both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

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

What is the function of bacterial endospores?

<p>Survival under harsh conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental issue is associated with tourism?

<p>Green house effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to environmental problems due to tourism?

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

What aspect of tourism contributes to the increase in the green house effect?

<p>Tourists Air (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms are impacted by the environmental problems caused by tourism?

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What could be a consequence of more tourists visiting a particular location?

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Study Notes

Techniques for Microbial Isolation

  • Soil or food sample is weighed (1g) and mixed with 90ml distilled water to create a smear for microbial isolation
  • Various characterization techniques are used, including morphological, physiological, biochemical, molecular, and others

Microorganisms

  • Microorganisms are diverse and found in all three domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya
  • Archaea and bacteria are classified as prokaryotes because they lack a cellular nucleus
  • Archaea differ from bacteria in evolutionary history, genetics, metabolic pathways, and cell wall and membrane composition
  • Studied eukaryotes in microbiology include algae, protozoa, fungi, and helminths
  • Algae are plant-like organisms that can be either unicellular or multicellular and derive energy via photosynthesis
  • Protozoa are unicellular organisms with complex cell structures; most are motile

Environmental Problems

  • Tourism contributes to environmental problems such as the green house effect
  • Air travel and tourist activities can harm the environment

Microbiologists in Ethiopia

  • Renowned microbiologists in Ethiopia have made significant contributions to the world of science
  • Studying their works and research can provide valuable insights

Microbiology

  • Microbiologists typically specialize in one of many subfields, but all health professionals need a solid foundation in clinical microbiology
  • Viruses are acellular microorganisms that require a host to reproduce
  • Helminths are multicellular parasitic worms, often studied in microbiology due to their microscopic eggs and larvae

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