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What is a chemical produced by microorganisms that inhibits growth or kills other microorganisms called?
What is a chemical produced by microorganisms that inhibits growth or kills other microorganisms called?
An antibiotic.
Who discovered the smallpox vaccine in the eighteenth century?
Who discovered the smallpox vaccine in the eighteenth century?
Edward Jenner.
What antiseptic techniques did Joseph Lister develop?
What antiseptic techniques did Joseph Lister develop?
Aseptic techniques for isolating bacteria in pure culture.
Which scientist conceptualized the physico-chemical theory of fermentation?
Which scientist conceptualized the physico-chemical theory of fermentation?
What solidifying agent for microbiological media was suggested by Fanny Hesse?
What solidifying agent for microbiological media was suggested by Fanny Hesse?
What modern concept did Paul Ehrlich develop related to infections?
What modern concept did Paul Ehrlich develop related to infections?
Describe the significance of the Gram stain invented by Hans Christian Gram.
Describe the significance of the Gram stain invented by Hans Christian Gram.
What important test did August von Wassermann develop for syphilis?
What important test did August von Wassermann develop for syphilis?
What are the primary functions of the complement system in nonspecific defense mechanisms?
What are the primary functions of the complement system in nonspecific defense mechanisms?
Describe the mechanism of phagocytosis.
Describe the mechanism of phagocytosis.
How do natural killer (NK) cells contribute to the immune defense?
How do natural killer (NK) cells contribute to the immune defense?
What role do interferons play in the body's antiviral response?
What role do interferons play in the body's antiviral response?
What is the importance of calibration in microbiological assays?
What is the importance of calibration in microbiological assays?
Define the turbidimetric method in the context of microbiological assays.
Define the turbidimetric method in the context of microbiological assays.
What are the differences between one-dimensional and two-dimensional agar-plate diffusion assays?
What are the differences between one-dimensional and two-dimensional agar-plate diffusion assays?
How does High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) aid in microbial assays?
How does High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) aid in microbial assays?
What was significant about Pasteur's and Koch's contributions to medical microbiology?
What was significant about Pasteur's and Koch's contributions to medical microbiology?
How did Edward Jenner contribute to the development of vaccines?
How did Edward Jenner contribute to the development of vaccines?
Describe the process Pasteur used to create the rabies vaccine.
Describe the process Pasteur used to create the rabies vaccine.
What was the impact of the germ theory of disease in the medical field?
What was the impact of the germ theory of disease in the medical field?
What were Koch's four cardinal postulates?
What were Koch's four cardinal postulates?
What recognition did Pasteur and Koch receive for their work?
What recognition did Pasteur and Koch receive for their work?
In what year was the Pasteur Institute established and where is it located?
In what year was the Pasteur Institute established and where is it located?
What type of organisms and their effects were increasingly recognized during Pasteur's and Koch's time?
What type of organisms and their effects were increasingly recognized during Pasteur's and Koch's time?
What are BOD and COD in the context of waste treatment?
What are BOD and COD in the context of waste treatment?
Who is credited with the first observations of microorganisms?
Who is credited with the first observations of microorganisms?
What diseases are associated with pathogenic microorganisms mentioned in the text?
What diseases are associated with pathogenic microorganisms mentioned in the text?
What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to microbiology?
What contribution did Louis Pasteur make to microbiology?
Which scientist won the Nobel Prize for his work related to anthrax and tuberculosis?
Which scientist won the Nobel Prize for his work related to anthrax and tuberculosis?
What role does Reverse-Phase Chromatography (RPC) play in the pharmaceutical industry?
What role does Reverse-Phase Chromatography (RPC) play in the pharmaceutical industry?
What is the relationship between microorganisms and human health?
What is the relationship between microorganisms and human health?
Describe the significance of temperature control in antibiotic assays.
Describe the significance of temperature control in antibiotic assays.
How have humans managed to control harmful microorganisms over time?
How have humans managed to control harmful microorganisms over time?
What challenges did mankind face regarding microorganisms historically?
What challenges did mankind face regarding microorganisms historically?
What are the primary differences between the Cylinder-Plate and Turbidimetric Assay Methods?
What are the primary differences between the Cylinder-Plate and Turbidimetric Assay Methods?
What is the importance of standard preparation in microbial assays?
What is the importance of standard preparation in microbial assays?
Explain the method of preparing inoculum for antibiotic assays.
Explain the method of preparing inoculum for antibiotic assays.
What is the relationship between airborne microorganisms and human health?
What is the relationship between airborne microorganisms and human health?
How does Ion-Pair Chromatography (IPC) contribute to pharmaceutical analysis?
How does Ion-Pair Chromatography (IPC) contribute to pharmaceutical analysis?
Why are turbidimetric methods used for the assay of vitamins and amino acids?
Why are turbidimetric methods used for the assay of vitamins and amino acids?
What are two key advantages of using microorganisms in research?
What are two key advantages of using microorganisms in research?
How can the growth of microorganisms be manipulated in a laboratory setting?
How can the growth of microorganisms be manipulated in a laboratory setting?
What is molecular biology primarily concerned with according to Professor Luria?
What is molecular biology primarily concerned with according to Professor Luria?
List two outcomes that result from studies conducted in molecular biology.
List two outcomes that result from studies conducted in molecular biology.
What role do researchers from different scientific disciplines play in the development of molecular biology?
What role do researchers from different scientific disciplines play in the development of molecular biology?
What are some of the structural features that microorganisms help to elucidate in molecular biology?
What are some of the structural features that microorganisms help to elucidate in molecular biology?
Why are microorganisms considered a convenient research role model?
Why are microorganisms considered a convenient research role model?
What is one method by which the contents of microbial cells can be studied?
What is one method by which the contents of microbial cells can be studied?
Flashcards
Complement system
Complement system
A system of proteins that helps the immune system recognize and destroy foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses.
Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis
The process where certain cells engulf and destroy foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses or cellular debris.
Natural Killer Cells (NK Cells)
Natural Killer Cells (NK Cells)
Special immune cells that target and kill virus-infected cells and cancer cells without prior sensitization.
Interferons (IFNs)
Interferons (IFNs)
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Microbiological Assay
Microbiological Assay
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Agar-Plate Diffusion Assay
Agar-Plate Diffusion Assay
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Urease Activity Assay
Urease Activity Assay
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Luciferase Assay
Luciferase Assay
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Reverse-Phase Chromatography [RPC]
Reverse-Phase Chromatography [RPC]
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Ion-Pair Chromatography [IPC]
Ion-Pair Chromatography [IPC]
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Antibiotic Assay
Antibiotic Assay
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Standard Preparation
Standard Preparation
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Units of Activity (IU)
Units of Activity (IU)
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Preparation of Standard Solution
Preparation of Standard Solution
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Preparation of Sample Solution
Preparation of Sample Solution
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Test Organisms
Test Organisms
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Disease-producing microorganisms
Disease-producing microorganisms
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Food-spoilage microbes
Food-spoilage microbes
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Materials-degrading microbes
Materials-degrading microbes
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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
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Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
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Antony van Leeuwenhoek's contribution to microbiology
Antony van Leeuwenhoek's contribution to microbiology
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Louis Pasteur's contribution to microbiology
Louis Pasteur's contribution to microbiology
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Robert Koch's contribution to microbiology
Robert Koch's contribution to microbiology
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Antibodies
Antibodies
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Attenuated Microorganisms
Attenuated Microorganisms
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Immunity
Immunity
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Germ Theory of Disease
Germ Theory of Disease
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Koch's Postulates
Koch's Postulates
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Attenuation
Attenuation
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Vaccination
Vaccination
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Medical Microbiology
Medical Microbiology
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Antimicrobial Agents
Antimicrobial Agents
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Widal Test
Widal Test
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Wasserman Test
Wasserman Test
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Fermentation
Fermentation
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Antisepsis
Antisepsis
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Aseptic Techniques
Aseptic Techniques
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Pure Culture
Pure Culture
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Gram Staining
Gram Staining
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What is molecular biology?
What is molecular biology?
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Why are microorganisms useful in molecular biology?
Why are microorganisms useful in molecular biology?
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What is enzyme structure and mode of action?
What is enzyme structure and mode of action?
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What are cellular regulatory mechanisms?
What are cellular regulatory mechanisms?
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What is energy metabolism?
What is energy metabolism?
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What is protein synthesis?
What is protein synthesis?
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What is the functionality of membranes?
What is the functionality of membranes?
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What is the structure and function of nucleic acids?
What is the structure and function of nucleic acids?
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Study Notes
Nonspecific Defense Mechanisms
- Nonspecific defense mechanisms are a key aspect of the immune system.
Complement System
- The complement system is a part of nonspecific defense.
- It plays a role in various facets of immune response.
Phagocytosis
- Phagocytosis is a cellular process of engulfing and destroying pathogens.
- Phagocytes have specific functions in this process.
- Phagocytosis mechanisms involve several steps for pathogen destruction.
Natural Killer Cells (NK Cells)
- Natural Killer cells are a type of lymphocyte involved in nonspecific immunity.
- They play a role in destroying infected or cancerous cells.
Interferons (IFNs)
- Interferons are proteins that play a vital role in antiviral defense.
- They act as signaling molecules.
- Recombinant interferons are produced using recombinant DNA technology.
Microbial Assays: Antibiotics, Vitamins, Amino Acids
- Microbial assays are techniques for evaluating the activity of substances like antibiotics, vitamins, and amino acids.
- These assays utilize microorganisms to determine potency.
- Assay methods involve tools like cylinder-plate and turbidimetric methods.
- Precision, accuracy, and reproducibility are vital aspects of these assays.
Types of Microbial Assays
- Agar-plate diffusion assays (Method A) involve one or two-dimensional analyses of zone formation and measurement.
- Rapid methods ensure quick, reliable results with examples like urease and luciferase assays.
- Radioenzymatic assays use radioactive substances for precise measurements.
Analytical Methods for Microbial Assays
- High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and reverse-phase chromatography (RPC) are used for precise analyses.
- Ion-pair chromatography (IPC) is also relevant to microbial assay characterization.
Examples of Pharmaceutical Microbial Assays
- Assays for different pharmaceutical entities, including antibiotics, vitamins, and amino acids, use various techniques (cylinder-plate, turbidimetric), standard curves, and specific test organisms.
Introduction & Scope of Microbiology
- Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms (bacteria, protozoa).
- Microorganisms can be transmitted between hosts through various routes (animals, air).
- Disadvantages of microorganisms include causing diseases, food spoilage, and material deterioration.
- Pioneering figures like Leeuwenhoek, Pasteur, and Koch significantly contributed to microbiology.
Historical Development of Microbiology
- Pioneering scientists, like Pasteur, demonstrated the involvement of microorganisms in various processes.
- Koch identified links between specific microbes and human diseases.
- Historical figures like Jenner and Pasteur developed vaccines against specific diseases.
- The "germ theory of disease" was developed over time.
- Established institutes like the Pasteur Institute facilitated significant progress.
- Microorganisms are useful research tools due to fast reproduction, ease of culture, and manipulation.
- Molecular biology is a field built on understanding the structures and functions at a molecular level.
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