Chapter 1 Questions Flashcards
What is a genus and epithet
Genus is the first word that is capitalized. Epithet is the second word that is not capitalized.
What are some of the destructive and beneficial actions of microbes
Breakdown waste, industrial uses, causes sickness and disease
What groups of microbes are prokaryotic
Bacteria and archaea. No nucleus
What are eukaryotic microbes
Protists, fungi, plants, animals. Have no nucleus
What are the three domains
Bacteria, archaea, eukarya
What is the cell theory
All living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, all cells arise from pre-existing cells
What evidence supported spontaneous generation
Maggots suddenly appearing on a corpse
How was spontaneous generation disproved
Pasteur: 2 jars filled with rotting meat. 1 covered and one uncovered. One had maggots appeared
What is the germ theory of disease
Microorganisms enter a host, cause physical and chemical change, causing malfunction of normal system function
What is the importance of Koch postulates
Provided a good general guideline to identify pathogens
What is the significance of jenners discovery
Explored innovations and immunity leading to the discovery of vaccines
What was ehrlichs magic bullet
Synthetic cure for diseases : chemotherapy
What is microbial genetics
The study of small bacteria
What is molecular biology
Branch that deals with the molecular basis of biological activity
What are beneficial uses of bacteria
Bacteria in herbivores that ferment fibers and industrial uses
