Microbiology exam part 1

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What theory suggests that disease was caused by vapors or poisons in the air?

Contagion Theory

Germ Theory

Miasma Theory (correct)

Biogenesis Theory

Contagion Theory was proposed by Francesco Redi.

False

Who is credited with the development of antiseptic surgery?

Joseph Lister

Living cells come from other living cells is known as __________.

Biogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scientists with their contributions:

Girolamo Fracastoro = Contagion Theory Francesco Redi = Spontaneous Generation Experiments Louis Pasteur = Germ Theory and Fermentation Robert Koch = Koch's Postulates Signup and view all the answers

What did John Needham's experiment conclude regarding spontaneous generation?

It confirmed spontaneous generation. Signup and view all the answers

Tyndall’s experiments demonstrated that dust does not carry microorganisms.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Agostini Bassi demonstrate about silkworms?

A disease of silkworms was caused by a fungus. Signup and view all the answers

__________ established the relationship between Bacillus anthracis and anthrax.

Robert Koch Signup and view all the answers

What did Pasteur use in his experiments to prove that microorganisms could not grow in sterile conditions?

Long, curved-necked flasks Signup and view all the answers

Which group of microorganisms are known for lacking peptidoglycan in their cell walls?

Archaea Signup and view all the answers

All microorganisms are pathogenic.

False Signup and view all the answers

What process do cyanobacteria carry out that produces oxygen?

photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Antony van Leeuwenhoek is known as the first person to accurately observe and describe ______.

microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of microorganisms with their characteristics:

Bacteria = Prokaryotic and usually single-celled Fungi = Eukaryotic and can be filamentous Viruses = Acellular and cause diseases Algae = Photosynthetic and unicellular or multicellular Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the five kingdom scheme?

Archaea Signup and view all the answers

Eukaryotic microorganisms are simpler in structure compared to prokaryotic microorganisms.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Presence of a membrane-enclosed nucleus Signup and view all the answers

The primary role of microorganisms in the ecosystem is ______ recycling.

nutrient Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microorganism is categorized as acellular?

Viruses Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Microorganisms Overview

Most populous group of organisms, found globally.
Essential for recycling nutrients, contributing to ecosystem balance.
Source of food, beverages, antibiotics, and vitamins; aid in immune protection.
Conduct photosynthesis; some cause diseases.

Microorganism Classification

Studied due to their small size, often invisible to the naked eye.
Divided into prokaryotic and eukaryotic categories.
Prokaryotic:
- Bacteria: Commonly known as bugs, with peptidoglycan in cell walls.
- Archaea: Similar in appearance to bacteria but lack peptidoglycan and often found in extreme environments.
Eukaryotic:
- Fungi: Can be single-celled or filamentous.
- Protista: Includes algae and protozoa.

Five Kingdom and Three Domain Systems

Five Kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, Plantae; microbes mainly in the first three.
Three Domains: Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya, based on ribosomal RNA comparisons.

Viruses

Acellular and the smallest type of microbe.
Do not fit neatly into the three-domain system; can cause diseases, including some cancers.

Historical Contributions to Microbiology

Antony van Leeuwenhoek: First to observe microorganisms accurately.
Robert Hooke: Contributed to the development of cell theory.
Transition from Miasma Theory (disease from air pollutants) to Contagion Theory (disease from contact).
Spontaneous Generation vs. Biogenesis:
- Aristotle proposed spontaneous generation; later disproven by experiments, notably by Francesco Redi.

Key Experiments

John Needham: Claimed spontaneous generation after observing broth turbidity.
Lazzaro Spallanzani: Improved Needham’s experiment showing no growth in sealed flasks.
Louis Pasteur: Refuted spontaneous generation through flasks with curved necks; linked microbes to fermentation and germ theory.

Germ Theory and Disease Etiology

John Tyndall: Demonstrated that dust carries microorganisms and developed methods to maintain sterile conditions.
Agostini Bassi: Identified that a silkworm disease was fungal, first account of parasite theory.
Joseph Lister: Introduced antiseptic surgical methods, reducing surgical infections.
Robert Koch: Established Koch’s postulates linking specific microorganisms to specific diseases, shaping microbiological study.

Impact of Microorganisms on Health

Enhanced understanding of host defenses and microbial metabolism, leading to better infection control.
Emerged techniques for studying microbes refined over time, paving the way for modern immunology.

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Description

Explore the fascinating world of microorganisms that are ubiquitous on our planet. This quiz delves into their roles in recycling elements, producing nutrients, and their contributions to food and medicine. Understand both their benefits and their potential to cause disease.