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Lec1 Flashcards

1
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chemical transformation of nutrients

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Metabolism

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2
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genetic changes in cells that are transferred to offspring.

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Evolution

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3
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via self-propulsion, many forms in microbes

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Movement

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synthesis of new substances or structures that modify the cell (only in some microbes).

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Differentiation

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5
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Example of Airborne fungal spores (saprophytic)

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Alternaria, Cladosporium, and Aspergillus/Penicillium

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6
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Example of Bacterial spores

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Bacillus and Clostridium bacteria

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7
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Bacillus and Clostridium bacteria. Are examples of what?

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Bacterial spores

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8
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RNA makes protein

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Translation

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9
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DNA produces RNA

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Transcription

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10
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refers to the fields where the micro-organisms are applied in certain processes such as brewing or fermentation.

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Applied microbiology

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11
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It is the sub-discipline that deals with the study of protozoa.

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Protozoology

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12
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deals with the study of parasites, concerned with organisms found in three major groups including protozoa, helminths (worms) and arthropods.

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Parasitology

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13
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is the study of microorganisms for the sake of using them, or controlling them in a way that aids humanity

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Applied microbiology

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14
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Contamination and spoilage; dissemination of diseases

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Aeromicrobiology

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15
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Production of medicinal products such as antibiotics and vaccines

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Industrial microbiology

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16
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Formation of coal, mineral oil and natural gas; prospecting for deposits of coal, oil, and gas; recovery of minerals from low-grade ores

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Geochemical microbiology

17
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Exploration of life in outer space

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Exomicrobiology

18
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Importance of microorganisms for humans ?

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  • to Prevent food spoilage.
  • Prevent disease occurrence.
19
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Growth is a properties of some cells
T/F?

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F, All cells

20
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Motility is a properties of some cells
T/F?

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T

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