Study Guide Notes ¡V Test 1 CHAPTER 1 1. Linnaeus ¡V naming system Hooke ¡V cells in cork Van Leeuwenhoek ¡V animalcules (1st obs. of live microorganisms) Redi ¡V experiment to disprove spontaneous generation ¡V meat Needham ¡V experiment to prove spontaneous generation ¡V broth (vital force) Spallanzani ¡V heated broth did not develop microbial growth Virchow ¡V biogenesis (living can only arise from preexisting living) Pasteur ¡V air contained‚ but did not produce‚ microbes (broth‚ s-flasks);
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adults concerns about the quality of the water supply 25% of buyers had given Brita as a gift 80% of users who tried the product still using one year after. Competition PUR | Rubbermaid | Others | 40 M advertisingRemove other benefits like giardia & cryptosporidiumMore expensive‚ more technologicFirst mover for Faucet Mounted FilterP&G deal for the companyMore benefits for the system. | Low price product No advertising Proctor and Gamble | Culligan‚ Electrolux‚ Sunbeam‚ Kenwood‚ Mellittta
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only in the metros but also in towns across India. Tap water may contain both biological and chemical contaminants. Biologically contaminated water contains microbes such as viruses‚ which may result in minor to serious infections‚ and bacteria and giardia that lead to stomach disorders. Common causes of chemical contamination are improper treatment of industrial waste and pesticide overspill. If chemically contaminated water is used regularly it could lead to serious long term ailments. Boiling is
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Imagine being a little kid‚ playing in the ocean. All the waves are crashing and you are jumping over them. Suddenly‚ you see a large amount of trash‚ beer bottles‚ plastic containers‚ and strings that hold all of it together. You remove the trash from the ocean and put it into a trashcan. By this small task‚ you have supported the sustainability of the ocean. “Sustainability is ensuring that critical social‚ economic‚ and ecological processes are maintained in a way so that both the short and long-term
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moulds or yeast. An example of mould that can cause infection in humans is Trichophytyon rubrum - which is one cause of ring worm. Another example is Candida albicans‚ commonly called Thrush. Protoza: Microscopic free living organisms e.g.‚ Giardia lamblia which causes diarrhoea. Parasites: Some are pathogenic and cause infection and are spread from person to person‚ e.g.‚ scabies. Micro-organisms which cause infection may originate from: • One self (endogenous) • Other people (exogenous)
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When a dog lover takes on the responsibility of buying or adopting a dog‚ there are some basic pet vaccination facts you should know. Vaccination for pets is absolutely imperative to keep that pet healthy and safe. There is actually a dog vaccines schedule that those who own dogs must adhere to‚ but‚ once you establish care at a veterinarian‚ he/she will help you keep your pet on track with that vaccination schedule. You will receive postcard reminders in the mail that your dog’s vaccinations are
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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY P.O. BOX 190-50100 KAKAMEGA FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COURSE TILTE: INDUSTRIAL/FIELD ATTACHMENT COURSE CODE: SBL326 NAME: PAMELA K. MUKWEYI REG. No.: BTE/0517/08 DURATION: 9TH MAY – 20TH JULY 2012 SUBMISSION DATE: ATTACHMENT PLACE:CENTRE FOR MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH- KEMRI Scope/purpose The Industrial Attachment program fulfils part of the requirement in pursuing the degree
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inflammation‚ ulcers‚ and tumours of the stomach‚ oesophagus and duodenum. Endoscopy also allows the taking of biopsies (small tissue samples) which help in determining a diagnosis. Biopsies can help in detecting infections such as Helicobacter and Giardia. Biopsies are also used in detecting Coeliac disease and Lactase
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Kingdom Protista: Characteristics Mostly unicellular‚ eukaryotic cells Reproduce asexually or sexually by conjugation Exhibit all three modes of nutrition Photosynthesis Ingestion Absorption Ultimately spawned all multicellular kingdoms Very diverse kingdom Difficult for taxonomists to agree on classification Diverse Modes of Nutrition Use diverse modes of nutrition Ingest
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Pathogens‚ chemical and other contaminants‚ and thermal pollution. Many types of microorganisms that are sometimes found in surface waters cause human health problems. These microorganisms include: Burkholderia pseudomallei‚ Cryptosporidium parvum‚ Giardia lamblia‚ Salmonella‚ Novovirus and other viruses‚ and Parasitic worms. Inadequately treated sewage discharge commonly results in high levels of pathogens. Figure 1: Sewer Overflow Figure [ 1 ]: Sewer Overflow There are several organic and inorganic
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