Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What is microbial fermentation?

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A process that uses bacteria, mold, or yeast to convert carbohydrates (sugars) to alcohol, gases, and organic acids.

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Harmful microorganisms versus helpful microorganisms

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There are more helpful than harmful

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What did Louis Pasteur discover?

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  • Demonstrated fermentation is caused by microorganisms. - - Invented pasteurization and developed vaccines for the treatment of diseases.
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What are microorganisms/microbes?

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Small organisms, most cannot be seen without a microscope.

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What is microbial fermentation?

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A process that uses bacteria, mold, or yeast to convert carbohydrates (sugars) to alcohol, gases, and organic acids.

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What is classification?

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The practice of organizing organisms into different groups based on their shared characteristics.

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What is binomial nomenclature?

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A two-word naming system for identifying organisms by genus and species.
Genus species

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How do we classify particular and new bacterial species?

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DNA and rRNA sequencing.

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At what size do objects become visible without a microscope?

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100μm

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