Biology was fascinated me tremendously particularly when I was introduced to field of microbiology. I used to wonder how these primitive microbes grow and communicate with each other. Theoretical knowledge of microbiology grabbed my attention and made me curious about these tiny microbes which we cannot be seen through our naked eyes. Therefore I decided to pursue my higher studies and specialisation in microbiology. I started my graduation
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Microbiology: An Introduction‚ 10e (Tortora et al.) Chapter 14 Principles of Disease and Epidemiology Test Bank 1) A commensal bacterium A) Does not receive any benefit from its host. B) Is beneficial to its host. C) May be an opportunistic pathogen. D) Does not infect its host. E) B and D only. Answer: C media. B) Some microorganisms don’t cause the same disease in laboratory animals. C) Some microorganisms cause different symptoms under different conditions. D) Some microorganisms can’t be observed
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Chapter 1. Microbiology – Diversity of Organisms Microorganisms- too small to be seen with the unaided eye “germ”- rapidly growing cell Microbes in our lives Pathogenic- disease causing Decompose organic waste Producers in ecosystem (photosynthesis) Produce industrial chemicals such as ethanol and acetone Produce fermented foods ( vinegar‚ cheese‚ bread) Produce products used in manufacturing (cellulose) and treatment (insulin) Designer Jeans: Made by Microbes? Stone washing- Tricoderma
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MBK Lab 01 – Lab Report Name: ____________________ Section: ___________________ EXPERIMENT 1 TITLE: Observing Bacteria and Blood OBJECTIVE: To gain functional knowledge of microscope operations through practical applications of a microscope in the observation of bacteria and blood. PROCEDURES: Using the microscope‚ an oil immersion lens and observing Bacteria Cultures in Yogurt . Preparing a Blood Slide and observing Blood: After reviewing the section of the manual
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Microbes and Human Life Because of the presence of microbes in all walks of human life‚ there is constant interaction between microbes and humans. The vast majority of the bacteria in the body are rendered harmless by the protective effects of the immune system‚ and a few are beneficial. In fact‚ the relationship between microbes and humans is delicate and complex. Benefits of Microbes Microbes are useful for us in many ways in various industries. Production of Foods Microbes
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Ch. 1 Prokaryotes = bacteria ‚ archaea Eukaryotes = Fungi‚ protozoa ‚ algae (Growth:: Mitosis有絲分裂) Bacterial cell → Bacillus(rodlike) ‚ cocus (spherical)‚ spiral (curved) *P.S. 有時會star-shaped or square → 出現既形式: pairs‚ chains‚ clusters cell walls of bacteria → peptidoglycan (carbohydrate & protein complex) cell walls of plant and algal cell → cellulose Growth::Binary fission = bacteria reproduce by dividing into two equal cells bacteria 吸收nutrients from dead / living organisms/ photosynthesis
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Contributors to Microbiology Pioneers of Microbiology I. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (Oct. 24‚ 1632- Aug. 30‚ 1723) A. In 1676 Leeuwenhoek saw tiny organisms in water‚ he was the first man to observe and describe bacteria accurately. He discovered microscopic nematodes‚ blood cells and sperm. He also made over 500 microscopes to view specific objects. B. Microbiology is concerned with the study of all forms of life that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Antonie’s work
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gyMicrobiology: is a study of microorganisms (microbes‚ germs) and their activities Microorganism: An organism or a virus too small to be seen without a microscope (smaller than 0.5mm) Misconceptions of Microorganisms * All microorganisms are pathogenic (disease producing) FALSE * The majority of bacteria are harmless and beneficial TRUE Aspects of microbiology * Basic biological science * About living cell and how they work * About microbial diversity and their evolution
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to identify the unknown organism included Gram Staining‚ Fluid thioglycollate/aero-tolerance test‚ Methyl Red-Vogues Proskauer‚ SIM test‚ Lysine Decarboxylase test‚ Lactose Fermentation test‚ Simmons Citrate test‚ and TSI test. The Gram staining technique showed that the organism was Gram negative and bacilli shaped. The fluid thioglycollate test showed that the organism was a facultative anaerobe‚ meaning ATP can be produced through aerobic respiration or fermentation. Positive results for the
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While microbes are often viewed negatively due to their association with many human illnesses‚ microbes are also responsible for many beneficial processes such as industrial fermentation (e.g. the production of alcohol and dairy products)‚ antibiotic production and as vehicles for cloning in higher organisms such as plants. Scientists have also exploited their knowledge of microbes to produce biotechnologically important enzymes such as Taq polymerase‚ reporter genes for use in other genetic systems
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