Study Guide for Exam 1 Chapter 1: 1. What is a “microbe”? What groups of organisms are included in this category? Microbes (microorganisms) are minute living things that individually are too small to be seen with the unaided eye the group includes bacteria‚ fungi‚ protozoa‚ and microscopic algae‚ viruses Only minority of microorganisms are pathogenic(disease-producing) 2. What are some of the benefits provided by microbes? Decompose organic waste‚ producers in the ecosystem by
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disease that persists over a long duration. Control - control group covalent bond - A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms. disinfect - The destruction of pathogenic nonsporulating microbes or their toxins‚ usually on inanimate surfaces. Electrolyte - Any compound that ionizes in solution and conducts current in an electrical field. Electron - A negatively charged
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Disposition/Food Safety: Overview of Food Microbiology July 8‚ 2011 Overview of Food Microbiology OBJECTIVES At the end of this module‚ you will be able to: 1. Explain the structural similarities and/or differences among Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as their isolation and identification using serological‚ biochemical‚ and molecular techniques. 2. Identify the functions of the bacterial cell wall. 3. Identify the extrinsic and intrinsic parameters that affect bacterial growth
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has to be used to make certain foods. This experiment was done by applying methods in order to identify an unknown bacterium. An unknown bacterium was handed out by the lab instructor. The methods that have been learned so far in identifying bacteria were applied to this unknown. Procedures were followed as stated in the lab manual and biochemical test handouts. The first procedure that was done was a gram stain followed by a streak of the unknown on a TSA plate in order to determine the gram
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Course: Science / EVS Topic: Teeth and Microbes Class Subject Language Subject Matter Expert(s) Targeted Length III Science / EVS English What is the purpose of this document? The purpose of this document is to finalize the content that will be displayed on each screen‚ and the visuals that will be used for the content. What are you expected to do? You are expected to check the document for the following facts: • Content accuracy • Visual relevance • Validity
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Microbiology MCB 2010 Fall 2013 First Day of Classes: August 19 Last day to receive full refund: August 23 Last day to withdraw with grade of "W": October 24 Week 1 Topic Online Orientation Introduction to Microbiology (The Microbial World and You) The Unity of Living Systems (Anatomy of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells) Reading Assignments Chapter 1 Assignments to Submit Orientation Quiz Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Due Date Aug. 26 2 Chapter 4 Sept. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Chapters 5 and 6 Metabolism (Energy
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Microbiology 20 Laboratory Final Exam Guidelines The laboratory exam will be given on Tuesday December 4th (sections 0375 and 3252) or Thursday December 6th (section 3253) and consist of an open book portion given in CMS 105 followed by a practical portion (closed book) to be given in the lab (CMS 002). You will not need a Scantron. For the open book test‚ be sure to bring any resources you may need including your lab manual‚ lab notebook‚ safety guidelines and handouts. For the practical portion
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Lab Report - Microbes Aim: To investigate four areas of the school and to find out which of the four have the most microbes. Areas to Sample: 1. Girl’s locker room (Senior school) 2. Girl’s locker room (Elementary school) 3. Boy’s locker room (Senior school) 4. Boy’s locker room (Elementary school) Hypothesis: We predict that the boy’s locker room in the senior school will have the most microbes. First of all‚ there are more people using our locker rooms in the Senior School
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Microbes in environment and health Micro-organisms are very dangerous but they can also help you. They cure you but they can also kill you. They have been around longer than dinosaurs. They can adjust to almost any environment. There are six types of microbes. There is Archaea‚ Bacteria‚ Fungi‚ Protista‚ Viruses and Microbial mergers. Microbes play a big part in people’s health and in the environment. Good Microbes play a big part in people’s health. They mostly
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CH4 Prokaryotic Cells No nucleus Plasma membrane Selective permeability lets molecules pass. Enzymes for ATP production. Photosynthetic pigment on folding (on chromatophores or thylakoids). Leakage occurs if damaged by alcohols‚ ammonium‚ and polymyxin antibiotics. Phospholipid bilayer‚ peripheral proteins‚ integral protein‚ transmembrane protein‚ sterols‚ glycocalyx Movement across Membranes Simple diffusion: Movement of solute from high concentration to low Facilitative diffusion: Solute
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